Most technology begins with concepts or utilization in the military and eventually is adapted to civilian use. The process works both way though, and a new scope utilizing an ARM processor and Linux back-end allows targeting at 1000-yards and a third party visual monitoring interface. This is not only cool, but also very unique by allowing target confirmation when profiling high asset targets. Also it’s application in law enforcement will allow a mobile command to watch in real-time as a sniper takes a threatening target, which may be holding a hostage, and makes a computer aided decision on factors snipers have to judge to reduce any casualties. Wind, distance, moisture, etc all take into account when putting a round downrange. This process is now aided by a Linux based operating system and a low cost ARM processor and fits into a body of a scope. Read the whole story here.
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