MOBILE ACOUSTIC SCORING SYSTEM (MASS)
 
MASS is a mobile bombardment range developed for warship Naval Gunfire Support training and evaluation, which can also be used with any air or land based system.
 
The portable system replaces traditional land-based ranges, which are increasingly difficult to access due to land use pressures.
 
The firing vessel/aircraft/battery is provided a target from the forward observer (system controller). The actual impact point is calculated by the base station, correction calculated in real time, and reported back to the firing unit.

Advantages:

• Access anywhere and anytime
• Reduce range safety problems
• Increased accuracy over visual systems
• Real time fall of shot evaluation
• Training value for multiple ships
• Increased Operational Preparedness
• HE ordnance not required
• Range operating costs significantly reduced
• Environment and Political considerations
• Costly removal of unexploded ordnance no longer required
• Suitable for any weapon delivery system