Frontier Geomatics Inc. is a full-service NovAtel SPAN representative for airborne mapping. SPAN is a positioning and attitude measurement system consisting of a GPS receiver and an inertial measurement unit (IMU).
Unlike other technologies SPAN’s principle is very straight-forward: you connect an IMU to a ProPak-V3 GPS receiver and log its raw data via USB port. All real-time position and attitude is simultaneously accessible and monitored through the receiver’s COM ports.
A GPS/IMU system does not have to be exclusive for scientists any more and is simple to operate. After all, it is just an aiding sub-system for your overall mapping projects.
Several IMUs are available:
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The Honeywell HG1700 is available in a 1 deg/h and 5 deg/h model. Both have a 100Hz update rate and because of their low price are most suitable for small and medium-format digital photogrammetry.
Download SPAN with HG1700-58 brochure
Download SPAN with HG1700-62 brochure |
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The Litton LN200 is a high-performance 200Hz inertial measurement unit and ideally suited for direct stereo-mapping either from high-altitude or for large scale maps. Its applications also include high-altitude LiDAR and photogrammetry with large-format cameras, either digital or film.
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Both, the HG1700 and LN200, fall under the US State Department Export Regulations. |
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The iMAR FSAS manufactured in Germany requires only an End-Use Statement for the transfer to most countries. In Canada, for example, it is not even covered under the Controlled Goods Program.
The FSAS has fiber-optic gyros and an update rate of 200Hz. Its MTBF of 35,000 hours is outstanding. We recommend it for low to medium altitude Lidar applications, stereo-photogrammetry with additional AT and orthophoto generation.
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