Roke's Miniature Radar Altimeters Now IP67 Certified
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Posted on February 6, 2013 at 3:07:01 AM
Roke's Miniature Radar Altimeters Now IP67 Certified
ROMSEY, England, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke), a Chemring Group company, has achieved an Ingress
Protection (IP) certification for its Miniature Radar Altimeters
[http://www.roke.co.uk/mra ] (MRA). This will deliver UAV operators greater flexibility in
mission types, including recovery from water, and reduced operating costs.
Both the MRA Type 1 and MRA Type 2 models have achieved IP67 certification, following
tests for their water and dust-proof resistance. This certification means that Roke's MRAs
meet the requirements for complete protection from dust ingress and are waterproof up to a
depth of one metre.
Used for a variety of UAV missions, from height monitoring to aerial surveying, Roke's
MRAs now give assurance to manufacturers and end-users of a robust design which will not
be adversely affected by environmental conditions. It also enables drones to be recovered
from the water without risking damage to the sensitive altimeter sensor, and therefore
saving costs over the lifetime of the drone's operation.
Paul Webb, Unmanned Systems Business Sector Manager at Roke, said: "UAV manufacturers
purchasing our IP certified MRAs can be confident of reduced lifetime costs as they don't
have to be replaced if a mission results in the UAV being ditched in the sea for recovery.
With cost savings a key focus for defence organisations, the assurance that altimeters,
costing anything upwards of GBP10,000 each, will remain operational is a vital
consideration."
About Roke http://www.roke.co.uk
Roke, based in Romsey, Hampshire, is the principal electronics research and
development centre of Chemring Group Plc. Founded in 1956, Roke is one of the UK's leading
suppliers of innovative solutions and contract R&D, pioneering developments in electronic
sensors, networks and communications technology. It employs 450 staff and has over 430
patents to its name.
Roke Manor Research Ltd
CONTACT: For further information please contact: Russell Hardy, Roke, +44(0)1794 833000, russell.hardy@roke.co.uk
ROMSEY, England, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke), a Chemring Group company, has achieved an Ingress
Protection (IP) certification for its Miniature Radar Altimeters
[http://www.roke.co.uk/mra ] (MRA). This will deliver UAV operators greater flexibility in
mission types, including recovery from water, and reduced operating costs.
Both the MRA Type 1 and MRA Type 2 models have achieved IP67 certification, following
tests for their water and dust-proof resistance. This certification means that Roke's MRAs
meet the requirements for complete protection from dust ingress and are waterproof up to a
depth of one metre.
Used for a variety of UAV missions, from height monitoring to aerial surveying, Roke's
MRAs now give assurance to manufacturers and end-users of a robust design which will not
be adversely affected by environmental conditions. It also enables drones to be recovered
from the water without risking damage to the sensitive altimeter sensor, and therefore
saving costs over the lifetime of the drone's operation.
Paul Webb, Unmanned Systems Business Sector Manager at Roke, said: "UAV manufacturers
purchasing our IP certified MRAs can be confident of reduced lifetime costs as they don't
have to be replaced if a mission results in the UAV being ditched in the sea for recovery.
With cost savings a key focus for defence organisations, the assurance that altimeters,
costing anything upwards of GBP10,000 each, will remain operational is a vital
consideration."
About Roke http://www.roke.co.uk
Roke, based in Romsey, Hampshire, is the principal electronics research and
development centre of Chemring Group Plc. Founded in 1956, Roke is one of the UK's leading
suppliers of innovative solutions and contract R&D, pioneering developments in electronic
sensors, networks and communications technology. It employs 450 staff and has over 430
patents to its name.
Roke Manor Research Ltd
CONTACT: For further information please contact: Russell Hardy, Roke, +44(0)1794 833000, russell.hardy@roke.co.uk