Smoke System Performance Model

Smoke System Performance Model (SSPM) is an OptiMetrics-developed software tool which supports the detailed simulation of vehicle self-protection smoke generation systems. SSPM is a physics-based model developed for the US Army Edgewood Research Development and Engineering Center and continues to be used for the evaluation of advanced vehicle protection concepts. A technical paper describing SSPM was recently presented at the 2011 Obscurant Symposium.

Systems and Obscurants Modeled

  • Self-Protection Smoke Generators
  • Self-Protection Grenade Systems
  • Multiple Obscurants: Diesel Smoke, White Phosphorous Smoke, Metal Flakes and Conductive Fibers

Features

  • Grenade Flight Trajectories
  • Explosive Particle Dispersion
  • Wind Transport and Diffusion
  • Transmission Calculations

Outputs

  • Time-Dependent Tabular Results
  • Probabilities of Detection
  • Orthographic Images

Applications:

  • Self-protection grenade system design studies
  • Compare various types of smoke/obscurant systems
  • Evaluate system effectiveness for various engagement and environmental conditions