Active Blast Mitigation Systems (ABMS) integration technology advancement

Active blast mitigation systems (ABMS) have been developed to improve soldier safety in armored vehicles by quickly responding to an underbody blast through deployment of a counter impulse on the vehicle; however, effective integration technologies are required to mount these systems to the vehicle without interfering with their performance. To address this need, Corvid Technologies will partner with TenCate, the maker of the ABDS Sentinel X (recognized by TARDEC as TRL 6), to integrate their ABMS system onto existing MATVs via a mechanical integration kit solution. Successful completion of this effort will involve determining the number and placement of the counter impulse launchers, determining the optimal mounting structure and hardware, and balancing the effects of the likely threat scenarios to increase vehicle occupant protection from the effects of blast induced loadings. Our solution will be driven by TenCate’s access and insights into ABMS coupled with Corvid modeling and simulation expertise to conduct full vehicle system-level models of blast and countermeasure events, ensuring proper placement and performance of the system when integrated onto vehicles.