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2006-12-20 Iraq

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Posted by Fred 2006-12-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This is a classic case of the reporter not knowing what he is talking about. CROWS is simply a method of operating a top mounted remotely. It has no special equipment for detecting IEDs. As such, it is of more use in protecting the operator from sniper fire than IEDs.

Al

Posted by Frozen Al 2006-12-20 10:46|| 2006-12-20 10:46|| Front Page Top

#2 Al, the thermal camera on the CROWS (Recon Optical Rave) or Protector (Kongsberg system that is on the Stryker vehicle) can help identify an IED in special cases. The metal jacket on the shells often used for IED's will retain their heat longer than the surrounding soil in which they are buried, at least for a period of time after dusk. Likewise they will be cooler for a period of time in morning.

But you are right in saying this is not the primary benefit of a remote weapon station. Yes, the reporter does not know what he/she is talking about. Wotta surprise.

Posted by remoteman 2006-12-20 13:55|| 2006-12-20 13:55|| Front Page Top

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