Athena Technologies Announces Release of New External Magnetometer Avionics Product.WARRENTON, Va. -- Athena Technologies Athena Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of control and navigation solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). Athena's GuideStar product line provides INS/GPS solutions that integrate IMU, GPS, magnetometer and air data signals for announced today the release of its new XMAG([TM]) 3-D external magnetometer. This compact, rugged device measures the ambient magnetic field and is designed for applications in manned and unmanned aircraft Unmanned Aircraft (UA) is a term used in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) definition of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). UA refers to the aircraft portion of the system required to operate it, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. . The new XMAG complements Athena's GuideStar,([R]) Micro INS INS abbr. 1. Immigration and Naturalization Service 2. International News Service Noun 1. INS ,([TM]) and SensorPac([R]) flight control and navigation systems and provides military and commercial aircraft manufacturers with the flexibility of installation anywhere in an aircraft. Like the embedded magnetometer in Athena's other products, the XMAG accurately measures all three components of the magnetic field and is thus suitable for applications that demand high accuracy over the complete range of possible vehicle attitudes. The vector data provided by the XMAG is merged with inertial data in the GuideStar, Micro INS or SensorPac and contributes to a highly accurate attitude and navigation solution suitable for modern manned and unmanned aircraft. Dr. David Vos, Athena Technologies CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. commented: "We developed the XMAG to provide our customers with the high level of performance and accuracy they expect of our flight control and navigation systems; and now they have the benefit of every conceivable option for installation of the systems in an aircraft. For example, a customer can install a Micro INS or SensorPac behind a glass cockpit A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic instrument displays. A relatively recent development, glass cockpits are highly sought-after upgrades from traditional cockpits. display in a particular business jet, while the XMAG can be installed in a more magnetically clean environment such as the wing. It's completely the customer's choice." About the XMAG: * Miniaturized, lightweight, fits in many existing locations in military, general, business and unmanned aircraft. Less than 8 cubic inches and 5 ounces * Easy installation, comes with adapter mounting plate. Receives power from the aircraft bus * Rugged casing and lightning protected * Automatic ground and airborne calibration when used with a GuideStar, Micro INS or SensorPac system * Supports two electrical outputs: analog and digital serial outputs--perfect for replacing legacy magnetometers * Developed to FAA certification standards: DO-178B and DO-160E About Athena Technologies, Inc. Athena Technologies is a premier developer and producer of navigation and control systems. Founded in 1998, the company produces the GuideStar([R])family of versatile, compact and cost-effective flight control systems for applications such as commercial aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles
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