LOMA (Locality of Miss and Hit) is a high-precision acoustic electronic system that serves as the digital “eyes and ears” of the modern shooting range. Its primary function is the immediate and automatic tracking of the trajectory of each shot with accuracy down to fractions of a millimeter, displaying the location of the hit or miss on a screen in front of the shooter and instructor at the instant of firing. This technology transforms shooting from a guesswork practice into a precise, data-driven science.
How Does the System Work? (Scientific and Technical Basis)
The LOMA system, manufactured by Maknoon, is based on a precise physical principle: Acoustic Triangulation.
Sensor Array
A frame is installed around the target area containing a network of highly sensitive acoustic microphones. These sensors are not ordinary; they are specifically designed to capture the shockwave generated by a supersonic bullet as it travels through the air.
Shockwave Detection
As the bullet passes through the frame, the shockwave arrives at each sensor at a very slight difference in time, depending on the distance between the bullet’s trajectory and the sensor.
Real-Time Calculation
The system’s central processing unit (CPU) receives these minute time differences (measured in microseconds). Using complex mathematical algorithms, the system performs triangulation to calculate with extreme precision the X, Y coordinates of the bullet’s trajectory relative to the target’s center.
Instant Display of Results
In less than a second, these coordinates are transmitted to a display screen (tablet or large monitor) located at the shooter’s position. The screen displays an image of the target, a flashing red dot at the exact point of impact, and analytical data such as the hit value, distance from the center, and shot grouping.
Strategic Importance in Training and Qualification
The LOMA system is not just a convenience tool; it’s a revolution in training methodology. Here’s why:
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Instant and Objective Feedback
This is the most important feature. The shooter sees the result of their shot immediately, allowing them to connect the sensations they felt when firing (body position, grip, breathing, trigger pull) with the actual result on the target. This dramatically accelerates the learning process and error correction.
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Unprecedented Training Efficiency
The system completely eliminates the need to stop shooting and go to the target to check the results. This saves valuable time and allows the shooter to fire a much larger number of shots in the same training session, thus doubling the value of the training.
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Data and Performance Analysis
The system stores data for each shot, allowing trainers to analyze the shooter’s performance over the long term. The system can detect recurring error patterns (such as shots consistently veering in a particular direction), helping to diagnose and address root causes of a shooter’s technique.
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Ideal for Long Ranges
The system’s importance is particularly evident in sniper and long-range shooting, where the impact point is impossible to see with the naked eye. The LOMA system provides the shooter with immediate and accurate confirmation, crucial in this type of shooting.
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Accuracy and Objectivity in Competitions
In sport and military shooting, the system delivers accurate and indisputable results, ensuring the highest standards of fairness and transparency.
Conclusion
By manufacturing the LOMA system, we at Maknoon offer more than just a device; we provide a scientific training tool that transforms shooting into measurable and analyzable data. It enhances the instructor’s capabilities, accelerates the shooter’s development, and ensures that every shot fired in training becomes a valuable and documented lesson on the path to achieving absolute accuracy.