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Strapdown heading sensors and systems, and methods of calibrating and compensating the same

US8931326B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/188
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A strapdown heading sensor includes an elongated housing and a compass module at least partially positioned within an inner cavity of the elongated housing. The compass module is cantilevered within the inner cavity of the elongated housing.

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