New high-sensitivity space qualified angular rate sensor

Citation

(1999), "New high-sensitivity space qualified angular rate sensor", Sensor Review, Vol. 19 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1999.08719dad.001

New high-sensitivity space qualified angular rate sensor

New high-sensitivity space qualified angular rate sensor

Keywords: Acceleration, Sensors

Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new enhanced angular rate sensor, in single or triaxial arrays. Manufactured by US-based ATA Sensors and code named ARS-12 (Plate 1), the innovative product is fully space qualified and can measure less that 25 nanoradians noise equivalent angle over the 1Hz to 1,000Hz range in the presence of over 500g linear acceleration. Ideal for use where space is at a premium, it measures 25.4mm in diameter and 33mm in height and weighs approximately 100 grams. Power requirements are less than 300mW from + 15Vdc. Designed to withstand operating shocks of up to 1,000g and a survivability limit of up to 3,000g on all axes, the ARS-12 has an operating temperature range of -60 to +85°C and incorporates low cross-axis and linear acceleration sensitivity. Optional extras include in-line converters that operate the product from single voltage +9Vdc to +18Vdc source and amplify output signal by values up to 1,000 X, or convert angular rate output to angular acceleration output.

Plate 1The enhanced angular rate sensor from Inertial Aerosystems

This product is designed to eliminate jitter from airborne mirrors, optics and lasers and for accurate line of site imaging and platform stabilisation.

For further information, please contact Richard Bowman/Philip Colman. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 782442.