MEMS Inertial Performance in Challenging Environments

Joel G. Hanse

Abstract:	The development of micromechanical inertial sensors has progressed rapidly in recent years. The challenge that remains, however, is the incorporation of these devices in real practical applications. Honeywell is developing a series of MEMS inertial systems designed to provide high performance guidance for missiles, munitions and projectiles in the challenging real-world environments that accompany national defense. This paper will discuss the types of environments in which MEMS guidance systems are required to survive and operate. The paper will also discuss the performance of the Honeywell MEMS systems in those environments. Finally, the paper will discuss the challenges of survivability and performance that accompany such future applications as electromagnetically propelled weaponry.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (2005) June 27 - 29, 2005 Royal Sonesta Hotel Cambridge, MA
Pages:	1037 - 1042
Cite this article:	Hanse, Joel G., "MEMS Inertial Performance in Challenging Environments," Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (2005), Cambridge, MA, June 2005, pp. 1037-1042.
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