Northrop Grumman signs with Raytheon for LN-200 IMUs

Long-term agreement for inertial measurement units extends through 2018.


Woodland Hills, California – Northrop Grumman Corp. has entered a long-term agreement with Raytheon Co. 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 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.
 
"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." 
 
Source: Northrop Grumman Corp.