VectorNav is a leading innovator in high performance embedded navigation systems using the latest miniature solid-state MEMS inertial sensor and GPS/GNSS technology.
With a strong background in Aerospace Engineering and experience in the development and testing of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and micro-aerial vehicles, VectorNav brings high performance Aerospace filtering and calibration techniques into the world of low-cost industrial grade MEMS sensors, expanding the possibilities of today’s MEMS sensor technology.
The Tactical Series range of high-performance, MEMS-based, inertial navigation systems features IMU, AHRS, GPS/INS and GPS-Compass solutions designed for a wide range of demanding applications and operating environments.
Encased in a ruggedized aluminum housing, the Tactical Series is built around a compact tactical-grade MEMS IMU core. Our industry leading algorithms provide high-accuracy position, velocity, and attitude estimates along with compensated inertial measurements at rates up to 800 Hz.
Each unit undergoes an extensive individual sensor calibration across the full operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) for bias, scale factor, misalignment, temperature dependancies and gyro g-sensitivity.
The Industrial Series is a range of MEMS-based, industrial-grade inertial navigation solutions. The Series includes IMU, AHRS, GPS/INS and GPS-Compass systems optimized for SWaP-C constrained applications and challenging operating environments.
Available in both surface mount and rugged packaging options, each product in the Industrial Series is built on a miniature, high-performance, temperature-calibrated IMU core. Each unit shares a common protocol and interface, allowing the user to incorporate AHRS, GPS/INS and/or GPS-Compass functionality into their application depending on the planned usage and performance requirements.
The Industrial Series Rugged option offers a simple, bolt-on, plug-n-play solution designed for easy testing and integration. The Industrial Series surface mount (SMD) option is a compact solution designed to be fully integrated into a host PCB.
Ground based robotic vehicles operate in a wide range of environments where magnetic interference often makes heading determination difficult. The VN-100 range utilizes proprietary adaptive filtering and disturbance rejection algorithms which provide more accurate and stable heading measurements when magnetic interference is present. Vibration from nearby electric motors can be eliminated utilizing the on-board adaptive filtering capabilities provided by the Vector Processing Engine algorithm.
Read how the VN-200 GPS/INS provides navigation and attitude data for the Neya Systems UxAB module.
The VN-200 provides exceptional performance for autonomous control of unmanned aerial platforms. With an update rate of 200 Hz, high bandwidth, low-latency position and attitude measurements can be directly connected to the necessary control loops. The VN-200 calibration procedures ensure a high accuracy pitch and roll solution relative to the horizon while the on-board barometric pressure sensors provide autonomous aircraft with greater ability to precisely hold altitude.
Read how the Hydra S45 medium-range UAV uses VN-200 GPS/INS for primary navigation.
The VN-100 range is well suited for underwater vehicle applications where precise heading, pitch and roll measurements are required. The sensor is capable of operation in any orientation and is not hostage to problems associated with gimbal lock. VN-100 is the only Attitude Heading Reference Sensor in its class to offer on-board hard & soft iron calibration capabilities This allows the sensor to compensate for magnetic distortion from nearby electric motors and batteries while in the field.
With a strong background in Aerospace Engineering and experience in the development and testing of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and micro-aerial vehicles, VectorNav brings high performance Aerospace filtering and calibration techniques into the world of low-cost industrial grade MEMS sensors, expanding the possibilities of today’s MEMS sensor technology.
