Instrumented training mortar system

A magnetic sensor system that is insertable into or integrated with a round, the round being insertable into a barrel of an indirect firing weapon, the magnetic sensor system comprising:

• a plurality of rigidly connected magnetic sensors;
• and
• a microcontroller communicatively coupled to the plurality of magnetic sensors, wherein the microcontroller is configured to perform operations comprising:
• receiving a proximity signal indicating a proximity of a first magnet or a second magnet to the plurality of magnetic sensors, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are contained in a charge that is configured to removably attach to the round;
• determining, based on the proximity signal, that the charge is removably attached to the round;
• generating an output signal indicating that the charge is removably attached to the round;
• and
• wirelessly transmitting the output signal to an electronic device, wherein the electronic device is configured to determine that a simulated firing of the indirect firing weapon is to be performed based on the output signal.

A method for implementing a weapon training system, the method comprising:

• receiving a proximity signal indicating a proximity of a first magnet or a second magnet to a plurality of rigidly connected magnetic sensors of a magnetic sensor system, wherein the magnetic sensor system is insertable into or integrated with a round, wherein the round is insertable into a barrel of an indirect firing weapon, and wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are contained in a charge that is configured to removably attach to the round;
• determining, based on the proximity signal, that the charge is removably attached to the round;
• generating an output signal indicating that the charge is removably attached to the round;
• and
• wirelessly transmitting the output signal to an electronic device, wherein the electronic device is configured to determine that a simulated firing of the indirect firing weapon is to be performed based on the output signal.