Horizon MF Maintenance-Free Gyro Compass - Raytheon Anschütz
Horizon MF Maintenance-Free Gyro Compass - Raytheon Anschütz
Horizon MF Maintenance-Free Gyro Compass - Raytheon Anschütz
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R <strong>Anschütz</strong><strong>Horizon</strong> <strong>MF</strong>Hemispherical Resonator <strong>Gyro</strong> <strong>Compass</strong>
R<strong>Anschütz</strong><strong>Maintenance</strong>-free<strong>Gyro</strong> <strong>Compass</strong> TechnologyWith <strong>Horizon</strong> <strong>MF</strong> <strong>Raytheon</strong> <strong>Anschütz</strong> presents a new gyrocompass based on strap-down technology.Strapped-down means that angular rate sensors (gyros) andaccelerometers are not gimballed but mounted stationary in ahousing. The sensors measure angular rates and accelerationsin three axes. Based on these measurements heading but alsoroll and pitch is calculated. Strap-down technology is alreadywell known and proven for many years – mainly in combinationwith fiber optical gyros (FOGs) or ring laser gyros(RLGs).<strong>Horizon</strong> <strong>MF</strong> uses so called hemispherical resonator gyros(HRGs) as angular rate sensors. This sensor technology wasdeveloped more than 20 years ago for space applications. Ithas been maturated and is now eligible and available for themaritime market.Hemispherical resonator gyros are vibrating resonator gyros. Aresonator is excited with a certain frequency which results in astationary vibration pattern. A movement of the vessel causesa shift of the vibration pattern. This shift is proportional to theangular rate and measured by pick-off electronics. The vibrationfrequency is much higher than the frequencies of the vibrationspectrum of vessels and thus not affected by the vessel.<strong>Horizon</strong> <strong>MF</strong> is maintenance free (<strong>MF</strong>). Regular maintenance orcalibration is not required.Your Benefit• <strong>Maintenance</strong> free• High accuracy of 0.4 degrees• Settling time only one hour• Roll and pitch output• Automatic speed / latitude error correction• Heading monitor and selector with automatic switch-over(configurable)• Independent transmitting magnetic compass (TMC) path• Individual speed error correction• Integration of gyro, satellite and magnetic compasses• Rate-of-turn output• IMO approved for standard and high-speed crafts• Modular product range to meet individual requirements– from a single gyro compass to the fully redundant gyrocompass system• Integrates seamlessly into your existing systemenvironment due to a multitude of interfaces and formats
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