27 Feb 2007 Polytech has announced the launch of its new inertial navigation system (INS) specifically designed to operate with its Cobolt multi sensor gimbals in airborne surveillance, search and rescue and law enforcement applications. Polytech, a Cedip Infrared Systems company, has announced the launch of its new inertial navigation system (INS) specifically designed to operate with its Cobolt multi sensor gimbals in airborne surveillance, search and rescue and law enforcement applications.
For geo referencing and geo mapping with moving maps it is necessary to accurately define the optical line of sight. A simple GPS reference is not enough to achieve the pointing accuracy required in critical applications such as fire mapping, law enforcement or search and rescue.
Comprising a gyro pack, 3-axis accelerometer and appropriate digital filtering - PolyTech's new low cost INS kit is easily installed into an optical bench, thereby eliminating errors due to flexible mounting on the aircraft fuselage. When coupled with an external GPS the INS system provides complete attitude and heading of the optical bench. Using the INS a user can undertake target geo-location and geo-pointing operations during the flight, thereby determining the precise latitude and longitude of the ground observed area. The INS output can be easily coupled to a variety of moving maps and terrain models.
Since 1988, Polytech AB has been focused on development and production of innovative camera systems for airborne applications. Today, Polytech AB offers a comprehensive range of proven products for airborne radiometric applications, ranging from power line inspection to fire mapping and environmental studies. As the only European provider that can deliver leading-edge, fully installed, integrated and EASA certified systems demand for Polytech systems is growing. Polytech AB is part of the Cedip Infrared Systems group of companies.
For further details on the new Inertial Navigation system, please contact Polytech on telephone +33-1-6037-0100, email info@polytech.se or visit www.polytech.se |
