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Aldebaran ALD-NS3500S is a rugged, GNSS-aided, high performance Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG) based Inertial Navigation System. The device incorporates High end three axis accelerometers, three axis fiber-optic gyroscopes, and an integrated multi-constellation GNSS receiver. The sensors are characterized and calibrated in Aeron's state-of-the-art facility. Aeron's proprietary parameter estimation engine delivers fast alignment and tactical class navigation performance in a matter of minutes.

 

The ALD-NS3500S model has a multi-frequency (L1/L2/L5), multi-constellation GNSS receiver with multi tracked channels and best in class signal sensitivity. The ALD-NS3500S model has a multi-frequency (L1/L2/L5), multi constellation GNSS receiver, including IRNSS and best in class signal sensitivity.

 

The Aldebaran series INS offers superior pure-inertial performance in short-term GNSS outages. External air data/velocity and position aiding can also be provided to the system.

 

ALD-NS3500S is suitable for positioning and pointing in airborne, land & naval applications. Aldebaran combines top-of-the-range tactical sensors—closed-loop 0.1°/hr. (BI) fiber-optic gyros and <1 mg (long-term bias) accelerometers to deliver dependable GNSS denied performance in rough, off-road, and bumpy terrain.

 

The gyros hold their bias under vibrations, and Aeron’s proprietary sensor fusion algorithms deliver superior navigation and position performance. Aldebaran INS has integrated L1/L2/L5 GNSS receivers supporting multiple constellations that include GPS, GALILEO, and NAVIC.

Product Features

MIL Qualified INS-GNSS System where you need tactical performance in high vibration environments.

Excellent IMU performance under vibrations with closed loop fiber-optic gyroscopes and high-performance accelerometers with 1 mg long term bias repeatability.

Suitable for land navigation in GNSS compromised scenarios delivering 0.5% distance travelled drift even in long term GNSS outages with external aiding.

Accepts ground speed aiding over CAN and on pulse odometer and accepts external position, speed and heading alignment inputs.

Protecting the device electronics from electromagnetic interferences and transients on power and data lines.

Wide array of isolated interfaces and protocols are available on Aldebaran including Binary and NMEA over Serial RS422 and RS232.

Complete and Continuous Built in Test (CBIT) to monitor and inform user about the system health parameters that include sensor health.

Aldebaran INS accepts external position, speed, heading aiding input from master or external reference system.

Aeron’s proprietary EKF based sensor fusion engine provide exceptional performance in GNSS denied conditions.

Technical Specifications

  • Accelerometer
  • Angular Rate
  • Position Accuracy
  • Attitude
  • Heading
  • G N S S / G P S
  • Barometer
  • Electrical Specification
  • Communication Interface
  • Mechanical
  • Complied Qualifications
Range
±10g
Bias Instability
15 μg
Bias Repeatability
1.2 mg
Raw Bandwidth
>1 kHz
Range
±450°/s
Bias Instability
0.1°/hr
Angle Random Walk
<0.012°/sqrt(hr)
Raw Bandwidth
>1 khz
Horizontal Position (Open sky conditions, Baseline < 40km)(RMS levels)
<0.8 cm with RTK, 1.5 m with GNSS, 1 m with SBAS, 1% of DT with External Odometer
Vertical Position (Open sky conditions, Baseline < 40km)(RMS levels)
<2 cm with RTK, 2.5 m (1σ) with GNSS, 1.5 m (1σ) with SBAS, 2 m (1σ) relative with Barometer
Velocity
0.05 m/s RMS with GNSS in dynamic Condition
Roll Range
±180 ̊
Pitch Range
±90 ̊
Roll/Pitch Accuracy
±0.05° (2σ) (Static/ low dynamics) ±0.1° (1σ) (Dynamic)
Roll, Pitch Resolution
0.01 ̊
Heading Range
±180 ̊
Heading Accuracy
0.5° RMS with caliberated magnetometer, 0.3° RMS with GNSS in dynamic conditions
Angle Resolution
0.01 ̊
Type
Multi channel, L1/ L2/ L5 Code / Carrier phase GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, BEIDOU and IRNSS/NavIC
Diff. Correction Type
RTCMv2, RTCMv3, CMRv2 (for RTK mode)
TTFF Cold Start
45 Sec
Reacquisition Time
1 Sec
Connector
TNC Female Socket
Range
300 - 1100 hPa
Accuracy
±1 hPa
Input Voltage
12 - 32 V DC
Power Consumption
< 12 W
Update Rate
100Hz (Navigation Data), 200 Hz (Raw measurement)
Interfaces
RS232(CH1), RS232(CH2), RS422 x 2, 1PPS
Data Format
NMEA / Binary
External Inputs
External GNSS feed, External Magnetometer feed, External Airspeed feed, External Position and Speed input, Odometer input
Output Parameters
Euler Angles (Yaw, Pitch, Roll), Quaternion, Position, Velocity, Acceleration, Angular Rate and Time
Size
172.4 mm (L) X 155 mm (W) X 114 mm (H)
Weight
< 2.5 ± 0.05 Kg
Operating Temperature
-40 to +71 °C
Storage Temperature
-55 to +85°C
Power Supply
MIL-STD-704D, MIL-STD-1275E
EMI/EMC
MIL-STD-461E
Environmental Tests
MIL-STD-810G
IP Protection
IP65
Humidity
10 % to 90 % RH (non - condensing)

Applications

Documents & Softwares

Q & A

Can we provide external aiding and alignment?

Yes, Aldebaran INS can accept external aiding and alignment

What is the performance in GNSS denied conditions?

Aldebaran INS can deliver 0.5% of distance travelled performance in GNSS denied conditions with an external aiding.

User Manual