You ’re in a military whirlybird and flying through opposition territory . Someone ’s shooting at you , but you ca n’t strike back or escape because you do n’t know where the shots are coming from . Bet you wish well you had HALTT , a gunshot location system .
By using a serial of acoustical sensors to detect the “ distinct acoustic touch ” of a gunshot , the Helicopter Alert and Threat ending system is capable to pinpoint the position of the gunman . In the field , this would keep troops well protect against small arm flak .
A image of HALTT is currently being tested and there are already design to integrate the system in several helicopters deployed in Afghanistan . [ Wired ]
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