FRAG-CT

Arena tests are used to determine the fragmentation patterns of munitions, knowledge of which is key to protecting soldiers. Arena tests detonate munitions in the center of a ring, and fragments are caught by exterior walls called arena bundles. Researchers utilize information about fragment mass, velocity, and shape distribution to assess lethality for both offensive and defensive purposes. Data is normally generated via live-fire arena or water tests where a combination of high-speed video, flash panels, and bundles of low-density catch materials are used to collect fragments. While arena tests provide invaluable information, traditional data collection methods are labor and time consuming. 

FRAG-CT helps make munitions testing more viable for researchers by streamlining munition fragmentation data collection. FRAG-CT scans arena bundles with one or more CT scanners instead of using slow hand-count methods. FRAG-CT is a data collection methodology and software application that accelerates arena testing for novel munitions candidates or armor systems. After data collection, FRAG-CT software creates high-fidelity digital models of fragments easily viewed through a Graphical User Interface (GUI). 

• New Data: Geometric parameters such as position, orientation, and shape are readily identified to generate information manual collection methods cannot capture.  
• Rapid: Traditional arena testing is time and labor intensive, but FRAG-CT is over 50x faster than manual data collection. Jobs that normally take months can be accomplished by FRAG-CT in a week. FRAG-CT makes arena testing easier, and opens it up to new applications. 
• Versatile: FRAG-CT can scan any materials undergoing munitions testing. FRAG-CT software is primarily used to analyze arena test bundles and water tests and can be modified to meet the needs of clients. 
• Risk Mitigation: FRAG-CT’s robust data collection capabilities can aid research efforts that directly correlate to increased protection. FRAG-CT data can increase the protective capabilities of body and vehicle armor, FRAG-CT saves lives. 
• Damage Assessment: Data from FRAG-CT models can be used to predict damage before an attack when integrated with other threat modeling and assessment tools. Predictive capabilities allow for more coordinated responses when time is critical. 

Potential Marketing Points for FRAG-CT

• Over 50 Times Faster!
• Better Data, Better Protection
• Software Saves Lives
• Versatile Munitions Testing