Automated Warhead Characterization Navy SBIR FY2014.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2014.1 Topic No.: N141-007 Topic Title: Automated Warhead Characterization Proposal No.: N141-007-1093 Firm: Mechanical Solutions, Inc. 11 Apollo Drive Whippany, New Jersey 07981-1423 Contact: Keith Olasin Phone: (973) 326-9920 Web Site: www.mechsol.com Abstract: Warhead characterization is performed to better understand the damage mechanisms of a particular warhead from synergistic blast and/or fragment effects. This is especially important to assess the potential for collateral damage. Therefore, MSI is proposing the development of an advanced optical Large-scale Arena Warhead Characterization System (LAWCS) through this SBIR project which will improve the warhead characterization process through increased accuracy, better economy and simplification for the user. Benefits: An accurate, automated, convenient method of performing warhead characterization will reduce the costs of acquiring such data, and it also can lead to reduced battlefield collateral damage. Return