The LOMA (Locality of Miss and Hit) system 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 monitoring 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 very moment of firing.
This technology transforms shooting from a subjective 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 sent to the display screen (tablet or large monitor) at the shooter’s location. 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 the distribution of the shot cluster.
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 it’s so important:
Instant and Objective Feedback
This is the most important feature. The shooter sees the result of their shot immediately, allowing them to connect the sensation 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.
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.
Data and Performance Analysis
The system stores data for each shot, allowing coaches to analyze the shooter’s performance over the long term. The system can reveal recurring error patterns (such as shots consistently veering in a certain direction), helping to diagnose and address root causes of problems in the shooter’s technique.
Ideal for long-range shooting
The system’s importance is particularly evident in sniper and long-range shooting, where it is impossible to see the point of impact with the naked eye. The LOMA system provides immediate and accurate confirmation for the shooter, which is crucial in this type of shooting.
Accuracy and objectivity in competitions
In sport and military shooting, the system provides accurate and indisputable results, ensuring the highest standards of fairness and transparency.