The
deliveries will comprise twin QUADRANS gyrocompass units, control and
display and data distribution units (DDU) plus a comprehensive network
of ancillary repeaters from UK-based Marine Data Limited. The QUADRANS
will deliver heading, rate-of-turn data for navigation sensors along
with vessel motion data to support helicopter operations that represent
one activity of the multi-function vessels.
iXBlue has worked closely with Kelvin Hughes and Marine Data to design
a type approved system meeting the precise requirements of the end user.
David Cunningham, General Manager of iXBlue Ltd said of the order ‘We
are delighted to be supplying our gyros for these important vessels
and look forward to working with Kelvin Hughes to deliver a first class
solution to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’.
The FOG technology within all iXBlue gyros represents the only solid
state gyro technology available today. As with other iXBlue gyros the
QUADRANS gyrocompass requires zero maintenance bringing distinct advantages
in reduced cost and operational impact of support in both naval and
critical commercial applications. The compass is type approved for high-speed
craft and is available as a stand-alone sensor or as a system with peripheral
components tailored to any requirement.
iXBlue’s revolutionary fiber-optic gyro technology is available
in a range of inertial navigation and attitude and heading reference
systems in service with more than 30 navies aboard a full range of naval
platforms.
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