Improved Ownship Speed Sensing (Navy)
Abstract
This project is to test a rodmeter that is of superior design in terms of configuration (e.g. shark fin or flush mount), electronics and materials (able to withstand higher stress). The current rodmeters used are based on 1950s design and materials, that are breaking under stress of own ship maneuvering and obsolescence. The Navy will test non-developmental items from Aeronautical & General Instruments, Private Limted Company, United Kingdom. The primary outputs and efficiencies to be demonstrated in the FCT are: (1) improve the performance of the overall navigation system by reducing position and velocity errors; (2) allow a ship to operate in a stealthier fashion; (3) allow a submarine to operate longer in the littoral regions; and (4) avoid potential added RDT&E costs is estimated at $1.000 million.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 39a642ae0473d07e5c3d51c23a5881b1