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The Airborne Guidance Unit (AGU) houses the brain
of the PEGASUS APADS. A Digital Flight Computer (DFC) which
processes information from the GPS receiver, Air Speed Sensor, Compass,
and other sensors, utilizes unique guidance algorithms to determine the
best trajectory to intercept in-flight waypoints and the target, while
conserving altitude and compensating for wind variations. This unique
guidance software also determines ground-winds and projects "virtual"
waypoints to make an optimum "Into-the Wind" soft landing. If any
parameter changes to prevent PEGASUS from reaching the primary
landing area or target, the DFC will revert to a pre-programmmed
alternative landing site.
In addition, the DFC incorporates an Inertial Navigation System which,
in the event of loss of satellite signal, or GPS receiver low
signal-to-noise ratio, will navigate on "dead reckoning" to
the target and will land into the programmed ground-wind-data heading.
This fail-safe DFC navigation system offers the highest level of success
for any given mission and PEGASUS APADS is the only system that
offers this level of reliability. |
An optional ground control station can be utilized
to manually control (via a secure radio or video uplink) the delivery
system. This optional feature allows the operator "hands-on" control over
the termination or "flare" segment of the flight. Further, the AGU can
be allowed to "home" to the ground control station, if so desired. A feature
that allows for last-minute Drop Zone changes. |
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APADS Overview
APADS Mission Planner Software (MPS)
APADS Ram-Air Canopies and Options
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