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| Tech Insider: Guide to Comparing Gyro/IMU Technology |
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 • 2:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM PT, 19:00 GMT
Many factors are used to compare rate sensor and inertial measurement technologies, including performance parameters such as bias, scale-factor, repeatability and noise (e.g. angle random walk.) Of course, size and cost are also key drivers. Because different sensor technologies offer a variety of advantages and disadvantages, it is important to understand these performance characteristics as sensor selection can be complicated.
Join this webcast as we cut through the clutter and provide a comparative approach to various gyro and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) technologies: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (quartz and silicon), aka MEMS, and FOGs.
We also look at some applications where the different technologies have been predominantly used and new applications that are leveraging advancements in sensor technology
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PRESENTER: Jay Napoli assumed the role of vice president of FOG and OEM sales at KVH in November 2008. Since joining the company in 1999 he has been instrumental in helping guide KVH’s fiber optic gyro product line from the early product stage to the full commercialization of a versatile family of product offerings supporting defense and commercial applications worldwide. Prior to joining KVH, Mr. Napoli worked for Allegheny Teledyne, Inc., first as the managing director for Teledyne Italia and later as vice president of European business development. Mr. Napoli is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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PRESENTER: Steve Emge, currently KVH’s principal fiber optic gyro (FOG) engineer, has 18 years experience developing FOGs and IMUs for advanced military and aerospace applications including vehicle navigation and guidance, optical and weapon stabilization, and precision pointing. He was lead engineer for KVH’s TG-6000 IMU, DSP-3000 FOG, and the small, high-performance FOG products (DSP-1500 and DSP-1750). His past experience includes groundbreaking work in FOG development at the Andrew Corporation. Mr. Emge has also published numerous peer-reviewed papers and holds multiple U.S. patents. |
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MODERATOR: Dexter Johnson is the author of IEEE Spectrum’s online blog The Nanoclast. He has researched and written reports and analysis in the areas of nanotechnology, sensors, IT, advanced manufacturing, and economic trends within a number of different industries. He has been the program director for international conferences in the areas of telecommunications, digital content delivery, and nanotechnology.
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