OSCP Unveils NavigationGate: A Revolutionary Inertial Navigation System for Satellite-Deprived Platforms
OSCP Motion Sensing Inc. has officially launched its innovative inertial navigation system, NavigationGate, tailored for platforms that face temporary loss of satellite signals. In an age where commercial flight safety and navigation accuracy are paramount, OSCP’s forethought in creating NavigationGate opens a new realm of possibilities, ensuring continuous data flow even when satellite signals fail.
The aviation community is increasingly concerned about interference affecting positioning accuracy. According to EUROCONTROL, a significant portion of European air traffic, about 38%, is currently navigating through areas susceptible to electronic interference. Recognizing this critical challenge, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently updated its guidelines, highlighting the growing severity and disruption caused by GNSS outages.
The newly unveiled NavigationGate is designed to transform any of OSCP’s inertial measurement units (IMUs) into a full-fledged inertial navigation system (INS). This transformation is achieved by internally fusing data from inertial sensors, alongside RTK-compatible dual-antenna GNSS systems and auxiliary sensors specific to the user's requirements. Continuous position, velocity, and attitude data is transmitted via CAN and RS422 bus systems, ensuring no crucial data is lost during navigation.
Kazem Zandi, the founder and CEO of OSCP, emphasized the core advantage of this new system: "Our clients do not face sensor-related issues; their real challenge is ensuring continuity in position tracking. NavigationGate bridges this critical gap right at the hardware level."
What distinguishes NavigationGate is its seamless integration with OSCP’s MK2 IMU series, providing tactical-grade performance with the MK2E2 photonic model and navigation-grade functionality with the MK2Z model. The advanced technological capabilities of NavigationGate were recently highlighted during a 21-minute road test that demonstrated its performance under real-world conditions. This test showcased NavigationGate's ability to maintain positioning accuracy without any satellite assistance. In this trial, the OSCP photonic IMU finished just 5.7 meters from the referenced position, a significant improvement over the 20.5 meters marked by an alternative MEMS device under the same challenging conditions.
Compact yet powerful, NavigationGate measures 75.5 x 58.5 x 30 millimeters and can operate on voltage levels ranging from 12 to 34 volts. An OEM variant designed for card-level integration is also available. Uniquely manufactured and designed in Montreal, this innovative product adheres to global standards without being restricted by ITAR regulations.
For companies and organizations operating in high-demand environments, the introduction of NavigationGate is a game-changer. Not only does it allow for consistent navigation in GNSS-degraded conditions, but it also highlights OSCP’s commitment to enhancing capabilities across industries including aerospace, defense, maritime, and others. The capacity for manufacturers of various platforms, including those in robotics and ground autonomy, to leverage this technology cannot be overstated.
To explore more about NavigationGate and to place pre-orders for the first production lot, interested consumers should visit OSCP’s official website at oscp.com. In this advanced age of navigation technologies, OSCP positions itself at the forefront, addressing critical issues while paving the way for secure and effective navigation solutions worldwide.
The aviation community is increasingly concerned about interference affecting positioning accuracy. According to EUROCONTROL, a significant portion of European air traffic, about 38%, is currently navigating through areas susceptible to electronic interference. Recognizing this critical challenge, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently updated its guidelines, highlighting the growing severity and disruption caused by GNSS outages.
The newly unveiled NavigationGate is designed to transform any of OSCP’s inertial measurement units (IMUs) into a full-fledged inertial navigation system (INS). This transformation is achieved by internally fusing data from inertial sensors, alongside RTK-compatible dual-antenna GNSS systems and auxiliary sensors specific to the user's requirements. Continuous position, velocity, and attitude data is transmitted via CAN and RS422 bus systems, ensuring no crucial data is lost during navigation.
Kazem Zandi, the founder and CEO of OSCP, emphasized the core advantage of this new system: "Our clients do not face sensor-related issues; their real challenge is ensuring continuity in position tracking. NavigationGate bridges this critical gap right at the hardware level."
What distinguishes NavigationGate is its seamless integration with OSCP’s MK2 IMU series, providing tactical-grade performance with the MK2E2 photonic model and navigation-grade functionality with the MK2Z model. The advanced technological capabilities of NavigationGate were recently highlighted during a 21-minute road test that demonstrated its performance under real-world conditions. This test showcased NavigationGate's ability to maintain positioning accuracy without any satellite assistance. In this trial, the OSCP photonic IMU finished just 5.7 meters from the referenced position, a significant improvement over the 20.5 meters marked by an alternative MEMS device under the same challenging conditions.
Compact yet powerful, NavigationGate measures 75.5 x 58.5 x 30 millimeters and can operate on voltage levels ranging from 12 to 34 volts. An OEM variant designed for card-level integration is also available. Uniquely manufactured and designed in Montreal, this innovative product adheres to global standards without being restricted by ITAR regulations.
For companies and organizations operating in high-demand environments, the introduction of NavigationGate is a game-changer. Not only does it allow for consistent navigation in GNSS-degraded conditions, but it also highlights OSCP’s commitment to enhancing capabilities across industries including aerospace, defense, maritime, and others. The capacity for manufacturers of various platforms, including those in robotics and ground autonomy, to leverage this technology cannot be overstated.
To explore more about NavigationGate and to place pre-orders for the first production lot, interested consumers should visit OSCP’s official website at oscp.com. In this advanced age of navigation technologies, OSCP positions itself at the forefront, addressing critical issues while paving the way for secure and effective navigation solutions worldwide.
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