ARMS is a low size, weight, and power (low SWaP) non-contact temperature measurement system. It addresses long-standing problems associated with reliably obtaining measurements of high temperatures on structures during high speed and reentry flight. ARMS can be adapted to provide however many measurements a given platform requires. Successes to date have earned it a FY24 Flight Opportunity.

ARMS will significantly increase the ROI of flight testing high speed vehicles by reliably collecting high temperature data that can be used to validate models and greatly aid mishap investigations. This will in turn benefit the national ability to field high speed and reentry systems.