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KVH and VectorNav Collaborate to Offer Precision Inertial Navigation SystemMIDDLETOWN, R.I., May 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI), and VectorNav Technologies, LLC, two leading U.S.-based companies in the field of inertial sensors and navigation, announced today that KVH’s fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based 1750 IMU and 1775 IMU will now be offered to enhance the operation of VectorNav’s VN-210 and VN-310 Tactical Series GNSS-aided inertial navigation systems. The products are on display in KVH’s (#2600) and VectorNav’s (#2214) booths at the AUVSI Xponential conference in Denver, Colorado, today through May 3. The VectorNav Tactical Series products with KVH’s FOG-based inertial measurement units (IMUs) combine the precision and reliability of KVH’s FOG technology with the robust filters and high-performance navigation algorithms of VectorNav’s inertial navigation systems. The combined capabilities represent an affordable, effective alternative to larger, higher-cost inertial navigation systems and provide improved accuracy in challenging environments. The VectorNav Tactical Series products with KVH FOG-based IMUs are designed for such applications as: SATCOM-on-the-Move; gimbal and camera pointing and stabilization; weapons systems targeting and stabilization; autonomous vehicle navigation; LiDAR mapping; georeferencing; or any application where MEMS-based solutions are unable to deliver sufficient accuracy and precision. “The combinaton of VectorNav’s Tactical Series products with our FOG-based IMUs provides a great solution for applications that require advanced inertial navigation capability and FOG-level IMU performance,” says Jay Napoli, vice president of FOG/OEM sales for KVH. A single cable connects the two systems, running from KVH’s 1750 IMU or 1775 IMU directly to the auxiliary port on the VN-210 or VN-310. This pairing creates a fully integrated FOG-based inertial navigation system designed to provide a high-accuracy, continuous positioning, velocity, and attitude solution. Note to Editors: For more information about KVH’s inertial navigation solutions, please visit the KVH website, kvh.com/unmanned. For more information about VectorNav’s inertial navigation systems, please visit the VectorNav website, vectornav.com. High-resolution images of KVH products are available at the KVH Press Room Image Library, kvh.com/press-room/image-library. About VectorNav Technologies About KVH Industries, Inc. KVH Industries, Inc. has used, registered, or applied to register its trademarks in the U.S.A. and other countries around the world, including but not limited to the following marks: KVH and TACNAV. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. For further information, please contact: |