Ballistic Sensors

High-speed optical screens, velocity measurement, and test range instrumentation

ADC's ballistic sensing products measure the velocity and trajectory of high-speed projectiles with microsecond precision. Originally developed for the sporting goods and defense industries, our optical screen sensors and velocity measurement instruments are used in ballistic test ranges, research laboratories, and production quality control facilities worldwide.

Our sensors feature sub-two-microsecond response times and highly consistent detection thresholds. Combined with the VelociGraph data acquisition system, they form a complete measurement chain from trigger to recorded data — no external signal conditioning required.

Sensors & Instruments

iBeam Screen Sensors

Infrared optical screen sensors with less than 2 microsecond response time. Stackable, field-configurable, and designed for indoor and outdoor test ranges.

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VelociGraph (VG03)

Multi-channel velocity and timing data acquisition system. Accepts 5-24 VDC trigger pulses, calculates speed automatically, and exports data via USB or Ethernet.

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Test Ranges & Chambers

Indoor Test Range (ITR)

Complete enclosed test range with integrated iBeam sensors, projectile trap, and VelociGraph data system. Turnkey solution for laboratory ballistic testing.

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Rebound Chamber

Instrumented chamber for measuring inbound and rebound velocity of projectiles. Uses paired iBeam sensors and VelociGraph for COR and trajectory calculations.

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