WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.,
April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has entered a long-term
agreement with Raytheon Company to supply its LN-200 Inertial
Measurement Unit (IMU) for Raytheon optical targeting systems.
The long-term agreement with Raytheon's Space and Airborne
Systems business extends through 2018. The LN-200 provides camera
stabilization on optical targeting systems that conduct long-range
surveillance and target acquisition for various guided munitions.
An initial purchase order valued at $2
million was placed in December.
"The versatile LN-200 IMU product family includes a variety of
configurations to meet diverse customer needs and operating
requirements," said Bob Mehltretter,
vice president, Navigation and Positioning Systems, Northrop
Grumman Electronic Systems. "This includes operation in a wide
range of environments and suitability for the electro-optical and
infrared market due to the LN-200's high bandwidth and
data rate capability, which are required for stabilization of
images with increased standoff distances."
The LN-200 IMU is a small, lightweight and versatile device that
can be used for instrument stabilization, for motion compensation
and as a backup navigation sensor. The IMU comprises three
fiber-optic gyros and three silicon micro-electro-mechanical system
accelerometers in a compact package that measures velocity and
angle changes. The LN‑200 is hermetically sealed and contains no
moving parts, ensuring low noise, high reliability and extended
shelf life.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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