Milli Sensor Systems and Actuators, Inc. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: A MEMS GyroCompass is proposed which utilizes two novel mechanizations for achieving drift
Milli Sensor Systems and Actuators, Inc. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
- Amount
- $149,985
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Navy
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Solicitation
- 2011.1
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- MA
- Period
- 2011-10-28
Description
A MEMS GyroCompass is proposed which utilizes two novel mechanizations for achieving drift-free sensor operation and for simultaneously detecting North and Azimuth to the target. The unit is expected to be smaller than an iPhone and easily mountable on a hand-held laser range finder. Its operation should not require handling or adjustments and should be simpler to use than the magnetic compass. We propose a plan based on experience developed at MSSA to eliminate bias from sensors and the MEMS IMU Sensor Chip, which integrates all the gyroscopes and accelerometers needed on the same chip.