Smiths Detection announced it received a $19.3 million contract from the Army for Meteorological Measuring Set-Profiler (MMS-P) systems, for a total program value of more than $89 million. The sophisticated upper atmospheric measuring systems are used to extend the accuracy of field artillery. Deliveries will start in October 2009. Accessing real-time atmospheric data to provide comprehensive updates, the MMS-P incorporates information from varied sources including, satellites, ground sensors and weather balloons. The system uses a customized version of the MM5,…
Army Buys More Smiths Detection Systems To Extend Artillery Accuracy
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