Gun barrel measurement system

ROBINCA, a highly specialized tool for gun barrel condition monitoring, and Gun Barrel Management System (GBMS) is a database for logging and analysing of data.

Gun barrel wear managing has in the past been governed by very simple measures that have proven to be inadequate. The Norwegian DLO has seen the necessity to obtain better control over the degradation rate and mechanisms to provide good grounds for decision-making. Future weapon systems will face changing operational conditions and at the same time demands for cost reductions. This puts emphasis on thru life performance. It is desirable to determine what consequence gun barrel wear has for performance.

Quality assurance of manual recordings and logging of other relevant factors will contribute to optimal equipment efficiency. To encounter these challenges, Norwegian DLO has chosen to procure a highly specialized tool for gun tube condition monitoring as well as logging and analysis data processing system. The Norwegian DLO’s primary objective is to maintain accuracy, repeatability and flexibility – Managing all gun bores in the Norwegian army. The tool makes it possible to verify manufacturers’ data and performance for each barrel, management and cost optimizing for each individual gun and cannon as well as follow up specific tears and damages.