Antenna Tracking & SAT OTM
The Inertial Navigation System (INS) provides real-time roll, pitch, and heading information used for antenna pointing application and vehicle heading.
The INS outputs filtered orientation (Pan/Tilt) and position remains robust in case of GPS/GNSS outages (trees, buildings, tunnels, etc.).
Recommended products
Ekinox2-D
Pointing & Navigation
Ekinox2-D is an ITAR Free Inertial Navigation System with integrated Dual Antenna GNSS receiver. It combines an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and runs an enhanced on-board Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) to fuse in real-time the inertial data with the internal GNSS information.
Apogee-D
Higher grade INS
Apogee-D is a highly accurate Inertial Navigation System with dual antenna GNSS receiver for real-time and post-processing operations. The ITAR Free Apogee-D is the most accurate Dual GNSS/INS based on the robust and cost-effective MEMS technology.
Ellipse 2 Micro IMU
Stabilization
The Ellipse 2 Micro Series is a new product range reducing size and cost of high performance inertial sensors for volume projects. Ellipse 2 Micro IMU embeds 3 gyroscopes, 3 accelerometers,3 magnetometers and a temperature sensor.
Case studies
Driverless Racing Car
The AMZ racing team from the ETH Zurich University decided to participate to the first «Formula Student Driverless» competition within Formula Student Germany.
Mars Rover UGV
The Mars Rover Project The McGill Robotics team designed the robot to participate in two international competitions which required every team to operate their rover, from a hidden control center, in a Mars-like desert environment through various runs to accomplish complex tasks. These tasks involved traversing rough terrains, carrying payload to remote locations, servicing … Continued
UAV Flight Analysis
MASC UAV MASC is a small UAV developed for atmospheric boundary layer research. The IG-500N has been chosen to record the UAV position, ground speed, and attitude angles. Wind speed and direction can be accurately calculated by taking into account the airflow. In-flight wind computation might be tricky because airspeed and incident angles, measured by the embedded … Continued
Tips
Strap Down Installation
To get the best performance, INS and antenna(s) should be installed in the same reference frame. Antenna lever arms should remain the same.
Turret Stabilization
Ellipse Micro IMU delivers 1,000 Hz raw data for precise real-time turret stabilization.
The Right Accelerometer Option for Shock and Vibration
SBG inertial sensors are highly resistant to shock and vibration. They also embed specific algorithms to filter vibration. When choosing the right inertial sensor, note that the A3 accelerometer (16g) is the right option for harsh environments.