Defense Career
Naval Warfare

Exail Launches New SWaP-C Optimized Inertial Navigation System for AUV

204
×

Exail Launches New SWaP-C Optimized Inertial Navigation System for AUV

Share this article
Exail Launches New SWaP-C Optimized Inertial Navigation System for AUV
Exail Launches New SWaP-C Optimized Inertial Navigation System for AUV

Exail, a leading provider of subsea navigation and positioning technologies, has announced the launch of its latest product, the Phins 9 Compact. This new compact high-performance inertial navigation system (INS) is designed for all unmanned underwater vehicles and offers the market’s highest blend of navigation performance, reliability, and Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) efficiency. The Phins 9 Compact is built around a high-performance Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG)-based Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with advanced accelerometers, making it the most compact high-performance INS available in the market.

“The Phins 9 Compact represents a significant advancement in subsea navigation technology, stated Maxime Le Roy, Subsea INS Product Manager at Exail. With a heading accuracy of 0.07°, pitch & roll accuracy of 0.01°, it offers exceptional reliability and navigation precision, even in the most challenging environments. The Phins 9 Compact is an ideal solution for new generation AUV manufacturers and e-ROV operators looking to save power without compromising on data processing capabilities.”

511 Tactical

With compact dimensions, a DVL-aided position accuracy of 0.1% TD, and a power consumption of less than 7 W, it is particularly suited for compact subsea vehicles operating in demanding applications with low power requirements.The Phins 9 Compact is a versatile system that is set to redefine the standards of subsea navigation in a wide range of applications, including survey-grade coastal and offshore seabed mapping, Inspection Repair and Maintenance (IRM), defense, and more.

Exail is a leading high-tech industrial company specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace and photonics technologies. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, Exail delivers unrivaled performance, reliability and safety to its civil and defense clients operating in severe environments. From the deep sea to outer space, Exail expands their capabilities with a full range of robust in-house manufactured components, products and systems. Employing a workforce of 1500 people worldwide, the company benefits from a global footprint and conducts its business in over 80 countries. Exail was formed by ECA Group and iXblue joining forces in 2022. It is a subsidiary of Exail Technologies, a family-owned company specialized in high-technology.

Leave a Reply