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Aerial Photogrammetry

This application note goes through the advantages and limitations of photogrammetry, the practical implementation of using photogrammetry for surveying and the impact of GNSS/INS precision on the photogrammetric process.

Application Note
Aerial Photogrammetry, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
Bathymetric Survey

The Bathymetric Survey application note provides a deeper dive into the various maritime surveying methods available, the practical implementation and advantages of using a multibeam echosounder for surveying, and the impact of GNSS/INS precision on the survey accuracy.

Application Note
Bathymetric Survey, VN-100, VN-110, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
Gimbal Stabilization & Pointing

This note introduces the variety of applications and design considerations relevant to all gimballed systems, alongside recommendations on navigation sensors for optimal performance.

Application Note
VN-100, VN-110, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
Gimballed EO/IR Systems

The Gimballed EO/IR Systems application note provides a detailed analysis for choosing the right GNSS/INS system for such applications, alongside other integration considerations that will determine total system performance. The error budget is derived and an example provided to demonstrate the impact of various design choices.

Application Note
EO/IR Surveillance, VN-100, VN-110, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
Lidar Mapping

This note goes through the advantages of LIDAR over other surveying methods, the practical implementation of using LIDAR for surveying, and the impact of GNSS/INS precision on LIDAR accuracy.

Application Note
LIDAR Mapping, Tactical Embedded, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
Satellite Communications

This note walks through the pointing requirements for SATCOM applications and provides guidance for choosing the best inertial sensor for such applications.

Application Note
SATCOM, VN-100, VN-110, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
Target Tracking Gimbal - Active Control

The Target Tracking Gimbal application note provides a detailed analysis for choosing the right GNSS/INS system for such applications, alongside other integration considerations that will determine total system performance. The error budget is derived and an example provided to demonstrate the impact of various design choices.

Application Note
VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
Uncrewed Vehicle Navigation

This application note provides insight into the types of navigation systems used in uncrewed systems and their benefits and drawbacks.

Application Note
UAV Navigation, UGV Navigation, Uncrewed Vehicle Navigation, VN-100, VN-110, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310
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