Aberdeen Proving Ground
Real-Time data collection and reporting to increase ballistics effectriveness

Background

The United States Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) was established in 1917 to test munitions, field equipment, and mobilize and train soldiers in the occurrence of war. One of the key missions of APG is to conduct tests that determine how different weather conditions affect ballistics and weapons.

The Problem

The weather-related data is collected from various sensors throughout battlefields and analyzed by scientists. The outdated, antiquated system had a high lag time in data display, the data was not secured, and the databases were not synchronized.

The Solution

MOM developed a comprehensive, contemporary solution, a total rewrite of an antiquated system. The web-enabled system, INGEST, has the ability to pull data from over 100 collection sensors simultaneously. It provides real-time display of the current meteorological impacts on ballistics in the battlefield.
Dramatically improved speed and capacity of data is the result of a multi-threaded system. With built-in alerts, INGEST could be used to divert troop movements from high-risk atmospheric conditions on the battlefield.
An Administrator module enables scientists to reconfigure the sensors via location, elevation, etc. for different testing purposes. Scientists can run reports that provide the data in an easy-to-read format once tests have been run.

Client ROI

Aberdeen Providing Grounds received an updated solution to provide real-time data ensuring accuracy of ballistic and weaponry testing in various atmospheric conditions. The project was delivered on time and within budget.

About Mind Over Machines

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