BAE Systems Receives U.S. Marine Corps Order for 1,320 Headborne Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Systems.PHOENIX -- BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. has received an order from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) for 1,320 Headborne Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Systems (HEADS), a sensor system placed inside helmets that will help scientists analyze and understand the forces that Marines sustain during impact and blast events that could lead to brain injury. Data collected from HEADS will be used to build better protective systems and improve the diagnosis and treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury mild traumatic brain injury, n disruption of brain function by trauma characterized by but not limited to a loss of consciousness, memory loss surrounding the trauma, confusion during the incident, loss of consciousness for no more than thirty minutes, . "This order will assist in accelerating the next generation of protection and survivability sur·viv·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of surviving: survivable organisms in a hostile environment. 2. That can be survived: a survivable, but very serious, illness. products," said Sean Martin Sean Martin may refer to:
HEADS incorporates state-of-the-art accelerometer accelerometer Instrument that measures acceleration. Because it is difficult to measure acceleration directly, the device measures the force exerted by restraints placed on a reference mass to hold its position fixed in an accelerating body. and pressure sensor technology that is capable of detecting and recording the forces sustained by Marines during combat operations. Mounted to the inside of the helmet shell, the system is extremely small and lightweight, and compatible with the USMC Lightweight Helmet, Advanced Combat Helmet and the Combat Vehicle Crewman helmets. The system is not noticeable to the wearer and does not interfere with additional helmet-mounted equipment such as goggles goggles, n the protective eyewear worn by dental personnel and patients during dental procedures. goggles see periocular leukotrichia. and other sensors. HEADS production will be completed at BAE Systems' Individual Equipment facilities in Jessup, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix, Arizona, with a scheduled completion date of August 2008. The company employs more than 1,000 employees at these facilities. BAE Systems has already delivered 5,500 sensors to the armed forces. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . With approximately 100,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded 15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007. |
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