SBIR/STTR Research Award
Phase GyroCompass for Azimuth and Navigation Sensing Using a MEMS IMU Sensor Chip
Award amount
$149,985Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2012Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- Milli Sensor Systems and Actuators, Inc.
- Proposal award date
- 2011-10-28
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- 2011.1
- Topic code
- N111-005
Research abstract
A MEMS GyroCompass is proposed which utilizes two novel mechanizations for achieving drift-free sensor operation and for simultaneously detecting North and Azimuth to the target. The unit is expected to be smaller than an iPhone and easily mountable on a hand-held laser range finder. Its operation should not require handling or adjustments and should be simpler to use than the magnetic compass. We propose a plan based on experience developed at MSSA to eliminate bias from sensors and the MEMS IMU Sensor Chip, which integrates all the gyroscopes and accelerometers needed on the same chip.
Technology keywords
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