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Automatic Real-Time Magnetometer Error Compensation and Calibration

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Army 		Award ID:
74093 		Program Year/Program:
2005 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A052-213-1105 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
Tiax LLC
15 Acorn Park Cambridge, MA 02140
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2005
Title: Automatic Real-Time Magnetometer Error Compensation and Calibration
Agency / Branch: DOD / ARMY
Contract: N61339-06-C-0010
Award Amount: $69,916.00
 

Abstract:

The proposed effort in this SBIR program is to develop an auto-compensation method for field deployed, strap-down magnetometers. The solution we propose is a system solution that includes sensor design, initial calibration, use of auxiliary field sensors, and automated field compensation methods. The TIAX proposed solution considers aspects of the magnetometer, CPU, IMU, and GPS system within the player unit, to one degree or another. The principal focus of the offering is on the magnetometer and the inertial measurement unit. The output desired from an orientation measurement device is roll and pitch attitude angle with respect to the local horizontal plane, and the heading angle relative to true (geographic) North. Pitch and roll are computed from the IMU signals and are referenced to the local gravity vector. Heading angle to true North is a more complicated matter and is the principal subject of this proposed effort.

Principal Investigator:

Robert Fricke
Director, Electronic Systems
6174985180
fricke.robert@tiaxllc.com

Business Contact:

Renee Wong
Contracting Officer
6174985655
wong.renee@tiaxllc.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

TIAX LLC
15 Acorn Park Cambridge, MA 02140

EIN/Tax ID: 460478749
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No