Hardware · Navigation and inertial
Octantis 2 INS-GNSS
Rugged High Reliability Inertial Navigation System for Land and Unmanned Applications
Overview
Aeron's Octantis 2 INS is a rugged MEMS-based navigation system that provides reliable position and navigation information in intermittent GNSS conditions. Octantis 2 is a field-proven product that has been in service for the last 10 years and is supported for long program life.
The Octantis 2 INS-GNSS system delivers centimeter-level RTK positioning with an integrated multi-constellation and multi-frequency (L1, L2, and L5) GNSS chipset. Octantis 2 NS7300D-01A is designed for land and unmanned airborne applications, and has undergone a range of qualification tests covering an array of use cases and environmental factors.
Octantis 2 INS-GPS is also part of our land navigation suite, delivering strong GPS-denied performance with odometer aiding over CAN or pulse input. It features RS232, RS422, Ethernet, and CAN interfaces, all isolated for interfacing with vehicle-mounted displays, controllers, computers, and autopilot systems.
Model code: NS7300D-01A
Key features
- High Reliability System. Field proven MIL Qualified INS-GNSS system suitable for very demanding and harsh requirements, part of various military programs.
- GPS (GNSS) Denied Performance. Suitable for land navigation in GNSS compromised scenarios, assuring low position drift (1% DT CEP).
- Proven Field-Performance. Part of key defence programmes since 2013, and supported for a programme life of 15+ years.
- Odometer (ODO) Aiding. Accepts ground speed aiding over CAN (J1939 protocol) and over pulse odometer with configurable scale factor.
- Device Diagnostics. Complete and continuous Built-in Test (CBIT) to monitor and inform the user about system health parameters, including sensor health.
- Isolated Interfaces & Power Supply. Protects the device electronics from electromagnetic interference and transients on power and data lines.
- Communication. A wide array of isolated interfaces and protocols, including Binary and NMEA over Ethernet, CAN, Serial RS422 and RS232.
- High Quality Tactical MEMS Sensors. Aeron's own IMU system incorporating high-performance MEMS sensors offering exceptional GPS-denied performance in long-term outages.
Applications
- Armoured Vehicle Navigation
- Mapping and Surveying
- Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs)
- Unmanned Vehicle Navigation