Tactical Grade-Inertial Measurement Unit (TG-IMU)

Abstract

The TG-IMU project developed and demonstrated a millimeter-scale, tactical grade IMU providing a 1,000 times reduction in volume and 10,000 times reduction in power compared to existing IMUs. The TG-IMU enables improved navigation in GPS-contested environments for small caliber munitions such as the Army Precision Guidance Kit–Anti-Jam (PGK-AJ), XM1155, and Excalibur HTK. In FY 2021, the project successfully demonstrated a low power ASIC and a six degree of freedom microelectromechanical system (MEMS) chip operating together to provide near tactical grade inertial performance. The Tactical Grade IMU project transitioned to the U.S. Army for further development and integration into their selected platforms.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Source ID
4079aabf6c9be9bd973dc4e624b003bb

Tags

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space

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