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Athena 411
Athena 411

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Superior accuracy during dynamic maneuvers.
Developed for compatibility with both UAV and military applications, the Rockwell Collins Athena 411 integrates solid-state gyros and accelerometers, magnetometer, GPS receiver and air data pressure transducers into a single unit.

We have equipped the Athena 411 with a sealed enclosure to ensure a long, trouble-free life and performance over full altitude and temperature range to protect from moisture contamination. Our engineers have tested the Athena 411 under the stringent military specifications for shock and vibrations. This high reliability, strap-down system provides attitude and heading measurements with static and dynamic accuracy superior to traditional spinning mass vertical and directional gyros.


Key benefits

  • Accurate roll, pitch, heading in dynamic environments and sustained turns
  • WAAS-enabled, differential ready GPS
  • Kalman filter algorithms for full INS and attitude solution
  • A tactical, low-cost, integrated INS/GPS/ ADAHRS and flight controls system
  • Dual airspeed and altitude air data measurement

SPECIFICATIONS

INS/GPS performance
 
Update rate  
100 Hz (50 Hz optional)
 
Start-up time 
10 sec (initial attitude);
1 min (full alignment)
 
Heading range 
+/- 180°
 
Attitude range pitch 
+/- 90°
 
Attitude range roll 
+/-180°
 
Altitude range 
-1,000 ft to 50,000 ft
 
Altitude accuracy 
45 ft at S.L., <200 ft at 40,000 ft altitude
 
GPS range 
Worldwide
 
Lat/long position accuracy 
GPS C/A Code; differential ready, WAAS-enabled
 
GPS antenna power  
5 V
 
Airspeed accuracy 
<2 knots @ 40 knots,
<1 knot @ 60 knots
 
Max airspeed 
200 knots standard, up to 650 knots optional
 
Angle of attack range  
+/- 8° at max airspeed
 
Angle of sideslip range  
+/- 8° at max airspeed
 

IMU performance
 
Maximum angular rates
 
+/- 200°/s
 
Maximum g range
 
+/- 7g
 

Attitude heading accuracy (1 sigma) with GPS
 
Pitch/roll accuracy
 
0.1°
 
Heading accuracy
 
0.1°*
 

Extended GPS outage
 
Pitch/roll accuracy
 
0.5° *
 
Heading accuracy
 
1.0° *
 
*Dependent on external magnetometer performance.
 

Overview
 
Size (in)
 
4.5 x 4.3 x 4.9
 
Weight (lbs)
 
2.2 (100 kg)
 
Enclosure
 
Aluminum
 
Power
 
6 W (nominal) @ 18-36 VDC 12 W peak
 

Environmental
 
Operating temperature
 
-40 to 70°C
 
Operating vibration
 
MIL-STD-810
 
Humidity
 
95%, non-condensing sealed enclosure
 
Serial input/output
 
(2) RS-232
(2) RS-422
(1) RS-422 - DGPS
(1) RS-422 - Service Port
 

Athena 411 provides all data for modern Primary Flight Displays (PFDs), Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), Head-Up Displays (HUDs) and Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs).

The INS/GPS reduces sensor acquisition and installation costs. Solid-state technology significantly improves MTBF.

Autopilot and flight controls optional.



BUILDING TRUST EVERY DAY.

Rockwell Collins delivers smart communication and aviation electronics solutions to customers worldwide. Backed by a global network of service and support, we stand committed to putting technology and practical innovation to work for you whenever and wherever you need us. In this way, working together, we build trust. Every day.


For more information contact:
Product Information Material is available and can be obtained by contacting GS Customer Relations:
Rockwell Collins
3721 Macintosh Drive
Vint Hill Tech Park
Warrenton, VA 20187
Phone: (540) 428-3300
Fax: (540) 428-3301
Email: <learnmore@rockwellcollins.com>
Website: http://www.rockwellcollins.com