Parth - Gun Shot Locator Device
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10Pointer
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Science & Technology
- Published
10th Feb, 2020
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Context
- “Parth'' gun shot locator device developed by the Army's College of Military Engineering jointly with a private firm costs much cheaper than the imported ones.
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Who was the developer?
- The College of Military Engineering (CME), along with a private firm, has developed the world's 'cheapest gunshot locator'.
- Major Anoop Mishra, who had developed a bulletproof jacket for protection against sniper bullets, has developed a helmet which is claimed to be first such in the world that can stop an AK-47 bullet round from a distance of 10 meters.
- The officer is part of the Indian Army's College of Military Engineering and had got into the development of bulletproof jackets after he had received gunshots on his vintage bulletproof jacket.
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What is a Gun Shot Locator device?
- A gunfire locator or gunshot detection system is a system that detects and conveys the location of gunfire or other weapon fire using acoustic, optical, or potentially other types of sensors, as well as a combination of such sensors.
- These systems are used by law enforcement, security, military and businesses to identify the source and, in some cases, the direction of gunfire and/or the type of weapon fired.
- Most systems possess three main components:
- An array of microphones or sensors either co-located or geographically dispersed
- A processing unit
- A user-interface that displays gunfire alerts
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Why develop an indigenous Gun Shot locator?
- The device costs around Rs 3 lakhs, and if inducted, would replace a similar imported item which costs around Rs 65 lakhs.
- The device can locate the exact location of a bullet from a distance of 400m and will help to locate and neutralize terrorist faster.
- The technology could help neutralise terrorists faster, especially in areas such as Jammu and Kashmir, where the security forces have been fighting a proxy war.
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What is College of Military Engineering (CME)
- The College of Military Engineering (CME) at Pune, a premier tactical & Technical training institution is the alma mater of the Corps of Engineers.
- CME is responsible for training of personnel of the Corps of Engineers besides imparting instructions in Combat Engineering, CBRN Protection, Works Services and GIS matters to the personnel of All Arms & Services.
Quick Recap
- “Parth''—by Army's College of Military Engineering—world's 'cheapest gunshot locator'— will cost around Rs. 3 lakhs — locate a bullet from a distance of 400m.
- Major Anoop Mishra — developed a bulletproof jacket for protection against sniper bullets and a helmet — stops an AK-47 bullet round fired from a distance of 10 meters.
- College of Military Engineering (CME) — established in the year 1943— at Pune — training of personnel of the Corps of Engineers.
