height of burst

The vertical distance from the Earth's surface or target to the point of burst. Also called HOB. See also optimum height of burst; safe burst height; types of burst.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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The first external part hosts the GPS (SAASM) aerial, followed by four canards and by the height of burst sensor of the proxy fuse.

Guided ammo ..

The projectile's fuse can function in one of three modes: height of burst, point-detonate or point-detonate with delay.

Excalibur: precision for warfighters

The round was set to activate in "height of burst" mode using an enhanced portable inductive artillery fuze setter.

Picatinny Arsenal news release (Sept. 27, 2005): troops could have new Picatinny-developed smart artillery munition by March

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