Survival Consultants International Protects Against IEDs & Bombs
Marissa Brassfield — August 10, 2009 — Autos
References: defensetech.org & dvice
David Woroner of Survival Consultants International has devised technology that works sort of like airbag armor for cars to protect them against IEDs and roadside bombs.
According to Survival Consultants International, light is the only force faster than the shock waves caused by an explosion. In the case of an IED or roadside bomb, the airbag armor's sensors are triggered, which then check in with an on-board processor. The bags are then deployed to presumably fight the shock of these concussive waves--and the entire process takes place in a split second.
Check out the video above to see Survival Consultants International's airbag armor in action.
According to Survival Consultants International, light is the only force faster than the shock waves caused by an explosion. In the case of an IED or roadside bomb, the airbag armor's sensors are triggered, which then check in with an on-board processor. The bags are then deployed to presumably fight the shock of these concussive waves--and the entire process takes place in a split second.
Check out the video above to see Survival Consultants International's airbag armor in action.
Trend Themes
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2. Sensor-based Protection - Creating sensors that can detect shock waves caused by explosions and trigger airbag deployment opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in sensor-based protection systems.
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Industry Implications
1. Automotive Safety - The development of airbag armor for cars has the potential to disrupt the automotive safety industry by providing enhanced protection against explosions.
2. Defense and Security - The implementation of airbag armor technology in defense and security applications could disrupt the industry by improving protection against IEDs and roadside bombs.
3. Explosives Detection and Mitigation - The use of airbag armor as a countermeasure against explosions opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in explosives detection and mitigation solutions.
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