KVH has published an insightful article detailing how its KVH Developer’s Kit and GEO-FOG Manager sensor fusion tool facilitate the straightforward integration of inertial sensors and Fiber Optic Gyros (FOG) for various applications, including UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and robotics.
For further details on these vital development resources, visit KVH’s official website.
selecting the appropriate inertial system or Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG) for your application is crucial. Prosperous integration hinges on partnering with a company that recognizes that delivering the system is merely the first step, and even the most skilled engineers may require assistance. KVH provides this support through two exceptional integration tools: the KVH Developer’s Kit and the GEO-FOG Manager. These resources simplify the process of inertial integration, nonetheless of the application.
KVH also boasts a team of experts ready to offer additional assistance as customers utilize these tools, including thorough documentation.One such expert is Mike Brendlinger, KVH’s Regional Sales Manager for FOGs and Inertial Systems. He emphasizes the significance of support during the integration of KVH products with other systems, noting that KVH offers various support options for Inertial Navigation clients.
“the KVH Developer’s Kit is designed for integrating the DSP-1760 gyro and the P-1775 IMU, leveraging our innovative photonic integrated chip (PIC) technology, along with the 1750 IMU and the 1725 IMU. The Developer’s Kit is comprehensive, much like the GEO-FOG Manager, which is compatible with the robust inertial navigation systems, including the GEO-FOG 3D and the dual-antenna GEO-FOG 3D Dual. Both tools are user-friendly and straightforward to install,” Mike explains.
“The Developer’s Kit features a highly adaptable software program that empowers customers to execute various essential integration tasks. It accelerates system development and aids in troubleshooting and debugging,” he adds.
Along with the Developer’s Kit, KVH offers the GEO-FOG Manager for its INS. Mike elaborates: “The GEO-FOG Manager is a comprehensive system that equips customers with everything necessary to swiftly and effectively integrate their KVH INS into their applications, ensuring precise navigation and more. It serves as a complete sensor fusion tool.”
Sensor fusion combines data from multiple sensors, such as radars, lidars, and cameras, to create a unified model of the surrounding environment. This integrated model enhances accuracy by leveraging the strengths of various sensors.
The GEO-FOG Manager can transmit 50 different message types and provides fiber options, alignment data, orientation output, and raw sensor output. As a rugged and highly functional integration tool, the GEO-FOG Manager allows users to choose the data they require while filtering out unneeded information.
