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ECA Group unveils STERNA : a portable magnetic ranging system for protection of vessels.
| 2016
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Based on this patent application, ECA Group widens
its magnetic solutions portfolio with an aerial portable magnetic ranging
system called Sterna and consisting in a magnetometer and its digitizer
embedded in UAV IT180 airborne drone (developed by ECA Group). To perform
the mapping in a horizontal plane of the vessel, Sterna overflies the
vessel. Data are transmitted onboard, detection risk is automatically
estimated and degaussing parameters are computed.
Main advantages of Sterna who is automatically piloted, are the quickness deployment of the solution (within 15 minutes) and the fastness of the measurement (within 45 minutes). Total operation is performed within one hour when conventional systems require quite a day. Furthermore Sterna stored onboard allows the Commanding Officer to perform measurement at the closest of the operation theatre. Sterna is dedicated to navies wishing to minimize detection risk, especially in operation theatre. As Sterna is a standalone solution, it is particularly well adapted for the protection of navy fleet vessels such as frigates, corvettes or mine hunters. For the ten coming years, accessible market is estimated, on the one hand, to hundred systems for existing vessel, and, on the other hand, to 10 systems per year dedicated to new vessels. |
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