Research, Analysis and Design
OTS expertise is available both in support of trials and on a consultative basis.

The analytical expertise includes:

  • Arena testing of fragmenting munitions.
  • Assessment of anti-personnel effectiveness.
  • Internal, intermediate, external and terminal ballistics.
  • Operational analysis.
  • Production of scientific papers and reports.
  • Trajectory modelling and range prediction.
  • Video processing and interpretation.
  • Test rig design.
The cumulative lethal area of five air-burst munitions detonating at differing heights and descent angles
Graphic representation of a typical assessment scenario, here a grenade launcher delivering air-burst munitions over an array of troops