E.O.P.S (Extended Overhead Protection System)

  
Concertainer units are already qualified as a barrier wall system. The EOPS concept proves a roof structure with defined overhead protection for larger facilities. EOPS is built around existing, ISO container-buildings such as MECCs, or even basic sea container units. The frames of such ISO units combined with a steel superstructure provide the necessary support for the roof.


 
 
   



The original design of EOPS has been provided by QinetiQ, one of the world leaders in the design of fortifications, prime contractors to the UK Ministry of Defence and a centre of excellence in Force protection and blast mitigation research and development.

An EOPS installation forms, as a minimum, a triple wide structure. Because EOPS is essentially modular, there is no limit to the area of the installation to be protected. EOPS can be right-sized to implement any single storey plan.

EOPS provides overhead protection against all mortar bombs and super-quick-fused 155mm artillery shells. EOPS was originally designed to withstand an attack from an 81mm mortar bomb, typical of the size used by insurgents. However, testing and development has shown that EOPS can withstand a much heavier explosive force of 30kg NEQ.

As the roof, perimeter and internal walls of EOPS are constructed using Concertainer units, EOPS provides all the first level protection provided by our barrier wall system. EOPS can withstand vehicle borne explosive devices, secondary fragmentation, RPGs, light armour piercing rounds and all small arms fire.

Concertainer units have been subjected to rigorous testing and development to guarantee they are one of the most effective means of providing Force Protection. EOPS is the only field expedient system available that provides remote, land-based military installations with all-round protection from both ground level and overhead attack.

EOPS was tested at the Advantica test site in the UK. This facility is used by the UK Ministry of Defence, security services and industry to test a wide range of military products. The testing was designed to record how the structure would react to an attack by cased munitions fitted with super-quick-fuse.

The EOPS system was built around a 22‘ wide MECC Shelter, which was fitted with data capture devices and cameras. Testing was carried out over three days and involved the use of C4 explosives contained within a steel case 3 – 5mm thick. All charges were placed in contact with the roof. Charge sizes used were: 2, 5, 10, 15, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30kg (66lbs). Click Here to view footage shot at the test site.

At the conclusion of the trial the structure had been subjected to charge sizes totalling 132kg (290lbs). There were no life-threatening incidents observed or measured internally.

Pressure readings were taken during the firing of all shots; the heaviest shot only generating pressures inside the shelter of approx 7.8kpa. Craters in the sand covering the roof were typically no more than 500 – 600mm deep.

Typical uses:
  • Living quarters/mess facility
  • Headquarters Communications centre
  • Medical facility
  • Equipment/ammunition store
  • Secure detention area
  • Safe haven
The development of EOPS has resulted in a system that can accommodate multiple containers placed side-by-side and end-to-end to form a large complex of shelters under one common protective roof cover, offering greater flexibility and utilisation of space.

Multiple cabin offices, living and dining quarters, command and communications posts or field hospitals can be placed under the EOPS protective structure, allowing operations to continue unhindered. Internal walls built from Concertainer units can divide the interior space and increase protection.



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