Enhanced Position and azimuth Determining System (EPADS)
The Enhanced Position and azimuth Determining System (EPADS) is a cutting-edge inertial surveying solution tailored to meet rigorous military specifications. This lightweight system is encased in a durable frame, making it easily transportable by two personnel, and is notably suited for the initialization and alignment of artillery and weaponry.
EPADS incorporates advanced GPS anti-jamming and spoofing features, eliminating the need for regular calibration. It adheres to various military standards, including MIL-STD-461E/464A, MIL-STD-810F, and MIL-STD-1275D, ensuring reliability in challenging environments.
An international variant, known as EPADS-I, is also available, catering to the diverse requirements of military forces globally.
| EPADS | EPADS-I | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
24.75 x 15.75 x 16.125 in (62.87 x 40.01 x 40.96 cm) – standard configuration 16.9 x 8.9 x 10.8 in (43.0 x 22.5 x 27.5 cm) – optional configuration with DRU-H-R, smaller CDU, and Li-Ion batteries |
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| Weight | 137 lbs (62 kg) – standard 68 lbs (31 kg) – optional |
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| Power Requirements | 5.36 A @ 28 VDC (150 W) | |
| Initialization Duration | Static Alignment: 10 min for 0° to 65° N/S latitude 20 min for 65° to 75° N/S latitude Hot Start Alignment: 5 min for 0° to 65° N/S latitude 10 min for 65° to 75° N/S latitude Moving Base Alignment: 15 min (with GPS option) |
static Alignment: 10 min for 0° to 65° N/S latitude Hot Start Alignment: 5 min for 0° to 65° N/S latitude Moving Base Alignment: 15 min (with GPS option) |
| Inertial Precision | 4th-Order Precision: Orienting line Azimuth: 0.4 mil PE for 0° to 65° N/S latitude 0.6 mil PE for 65° to 75° N/S latitude Horizontal: 4 m CEP Vertical: 2 m PE 5th-Order Precision: Orienting Line Azimuth: 0.4 mil PE for 0° to 65° N/S latitude 0.6 mil PE for 65° to 75° N/S latitude Horizontal: 7 m CEP Vertical: 3 m PE |
Orienting Line Azimuth: 0.6 mil PE for 0° to 65° N/S latitude Horizontal: 7 m CEP Vertical: 3 m PE |
| GPS-Aided Precision | Orienting Line Azimuth: 0.4 mil PE for 0° to 65° N/S latitude 0.6 mil PE for 65° to 75° N/S latitude Horizontal: 4 m CEP Vertical: 2 m PE |
Orienting Line Azimuth: 0.6 mil PE for 0° to 65° N/S latitude Horizontal: 4 m CEP Vertical: 2 m PE |
