Precision Inertial Navigation Systems High Dynamic Range Atom System (PINS HiDRA)
Abstract
(U) Precision Inertial Navigation Systems High Dynamic Range Atom System (PINS HiDRA) will develop an integrated atom-based navigation system suitable for use on a wide range of military platforms. The program will build on the work of the Precision Inertial Navigation Systems (PINS) program (funded in PE 0603768E, Project GT-01) to dramatically increase the dynamic range of the sensors, thereby enabling operation on aircraft and missiles. Extensive system integration and miniaturization will reduce system size, weight, and power, while increasing navigation performance as measured against currently fielded aircraft inertial navigation systems. Key technology challenges include high brightness atom sources, innovative atom interferometer measurement schemes that function in high dynamic environments, and high g-tolerant laser stabilization schemes. The PINS HiDRA program will focus on transition to the Services in FY 2014.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 9c3339adb4c8585e3a68e50e8eb2e556
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