Description
Lodestar is a solid state IMO approved Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS). The unit is
comprised of six sensing elements, three Ring Laser Gyros (RLG) and three linear accelerometers, running a Sonardyne developed gyrocompass algorithm.
KEY FEATUREs
• Single box solution for motion sensor and gyrocompass
• 0.1º heading accuracy
• 0.01º roll and pitch accuracy
• <5 minute settling time
• 5cm / 5% heave accuracy
• Fast follow up speed of 500º / sec
• MTBF RLG >100,000 hours
MTBF Lodestar >50,000 hours
• Choice of depth ratings: 1,000
3,000 and 5,000 metres
• Surface version available
• Transport approved Li-Ion battery back up as standard
• Internal 4GB memory allows post processing of a 2 day mission
• Designed and approved to IMO Resolution A424(XI)
• Ethernet interface
• INS ready