Advanced Navigation Unveils new Boreas A Series of DFOG Sensors

Advanced Navigation has announced the launch of its latest Boreas A Series, enhancing its lineup of digital fibre-optic gyroscope (DFOG) sensors. The new Boreas A90 and A70 models are designed as strategic-grade inertial measurement units (IMUs) that provide exceptional accuracy, stability, and reliability in delivering acceleration and orientation data. These features make them especially suitable for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and various unmanned systems across multiple environments.

high-Performance Features of Boreas A90 and A70

Both the Boreas A90 and A70 are equipped with ultra-precise DFOGs and advanced closed-loop accelerometers. The A90 model is tailored for ultra-high performance, while the A70 serves as a robust high-performance alternative. Additionally, users can opt for a license that enables inertial navigation system (INS) capabilities and facilitates integration with external GNSS receivers through Advanced Navigation’s extensive array of interfaces and dialog protocols.

Unmatched Gyrocompassing and versatility

These systems feature rapid automatic gyrocompassing, allowing them to accurately determine and maintain heading in all conditions without relying on GNSS. This capability makes them ideal for applications in surveying, mapping, and navigation across subsea, marine, terrestrial, and aerial domains.

innovative Sensor Fusion Technology

The boreas series incorporates Advanced Navigation’s cutting-edge sensor fusion algorithm, which surpasses conventional extended Kalman filters. This advanced algorithm utilizes human-inspired artificial intelligence to extract a wealth of information from the data, enhancing control applications with robust health monitoring and instability prevention, ensuring consistent and reliable data output.

Designed for Reliability and Safety

From inception,the Boreas series has been engineered for maximum reliability and availability. Both hardware and software components undergo rigorous testing to meet stringent safety standards and have been subjected to environmental assessments in accordance with MIL standards.

Specifications of the Boreas A Series

Boreas A90 Specifications:

• Roll and pitch accuracy: 0.005°
• Gyrocompass heading accuracy: 0.01° seclat latitude
• Bias instability: 0.001°/hour
• Update rate: 1000 Hz

Boreas A70 Specifications:

• Roll and pitch accuracy: 0.01°
• Gyrocompass heading accuracy: 0.1° seclat latitude
• Bias instability: 0.01°/hour
• Update rate: 1000 Hz

Industry Insights from Advanced Navigation’s Leadership

Xavier Orr, CEO and co-founder of Advanced Navigation, stated, “Our pioneering Boreas DFOG technology marks a significant advancement in the realm of fibre-optic gyroscopes. The introduction of the A Series enhances our capacity to address the surging demand for ultra-high accuracy solutions, even in the most challenging environments.”

“The A Series exemplifies top-tier performance and cost efficiency. We are excited to see how this technology will open new avenues across various sectors, including autonomous vehicles, land surveying, subsea navigation, and mining operations.”