Jan 2012
MEMS Gyro program kicks off
Gyrocompassing in GPS Denied Environments
High accuracy navigation deep underground causes significant challenges due to the lack of a GPS signal, magnetic interference, and high temperatures. The technology developed in this program enable north finding by using an inertial reference.
This is done using a gyroscope which is sensitive enough to measure the rotation of the earth. As the earth rotates, the gyroscope is used to measure the rotation along a specific direction of the gyroscope. This program uses a specially designed gyroscope to measure the earth’s rotation in harsh environments along with custom tailored electronics and packaging to maximum the performance of the device.
Project Impact
High accuracy gyrocompassing allows for the precise navigation when GPS or magnetic compassing is compromised. In downhole applications this allows for higher precision when targeting specific geology resulting in improved oil extraction or better energy transfer for geothermal wells. Beyond downhole applications this technology can also be used to improve navigation systems for self-driving vehicles.
What Our Clients Say
GE Aviation
MEMS is the ‘holy grail’ for tactical navigation applications.
Project roadmap
This program originated from our long history in MEMS, Electronics and Packaging and has grown to address specific challenges with industrial Gyrocompassing systems.
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First GE Research MEMS Gyro
Jan 2014 -
Jan 2016Gyrocompassing with MEMS at GE Research
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High Temp Gyrocompassing program
Oct 2018 -
Oct 2018GPS Denied Nav Demonstrated
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Capabilities utilized for Gyrocompassing in GPS Denied Environments project
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