MIPS Model 2685
The 2685 Mobile Integrated Positioning System (MIPS) is an advanced Ultra Short Baseline (USBL) underwater tracking system. The MIPS antenna provides a subsea positioning solution in a compact design for use in a naval environment.
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Key Features
- Accurate and stable
- Lightweight and portable
- Integrated pitch, roll and heading sensors
- Integrated depth and temperature sensors
- Tested to military standards for compatibility
- Approved for military use
Applications
- Mine countermeasures (MCM)
- Underhull inspection
- Diver Tracking
- AUV/ ROV tracking
- OEM applications
Technical Specification
MIPS Technical Specification
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION
Acoustic Specification
Accuracy is based on the correct speed of sound being entered, no ray bending and an acceptable S/N ratio.
User Interface
Electrical Specification
Environmental Specification
Temperature
DEF STAN 00-35 Part 3: Issue 4 including temperature shock test. CL14
Operation in water -4˚C to +32˚C
Operation in air -20˚C to +44˚C
Storage temperature -40˚C to +70˚C
High ambient temperature operation in air is for short duration system checks only, thermal protection is fitted and the unit will auto shut down.
Vibration
DEF STAN 00-35 Part 3: Issue 4
M1: General Purpose Vibration Test: Deployed or installed in surface ships: Sine sweep
M1: General Purpose Vibration Test: Deployed or installed in surface ships: Sine dwell
Compatibility
EMC
MIL STD 461D tests: CE101, CE102, RE101, RE102, CS101, CS114, RS101, RS103 to an upper limit of 1GHz.*
*Subject to power supply.
Magnetic Signature
External housing material is Aluminum Silicon Bronze (NES 834) with a typical relative magnetic permeability of 1.05.
Reliability
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Calculations have been performed in accordance to MIL-HDBK-217F (inc. notice 1 & 2), the environmental factor used was Naval Unsheltered. The Quality factor used was ‘industrial’. The stress factor applied was 50%, the temperature factor applied was the upper operating condition = 50˚C.
Calculated results = 2894 hours. In-service MTBF >20,000, 2009 to date
