Context:
Recently, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded to the procurement of Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) Mk-II for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) of the Indian Army.
Relevance:
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Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) Overview
- Technology Base: The Advanced Land Navigation System utilizes a Ring Laser Gyro (RLG) for navigation purposes.
- Functionality: It is designed to navigate routes specified by the coordinates on military maps in ESM format.
- Data Provision: The system can supply Inertial, GPS, and Hybrid Navigation data to meet various navigation needs.
- Security Features: The system boasts robust encryption, making it spoof-proof and secure.
- Operational Modes:
- Inertial Mode: Relies solely on data from inertial sensors.
- Hybrid Mode: Integrates data from both inertial sensors and GPS receivers, using the most precise data for navigation.
- GPS Mode: Functions independently of inertial sensor data.
- Compatibility: The ALNS Mk-II version is compatible with India’s regional navigation system, IRNSS/NavIC, as well as global systems like GPS and GLONASS.
- Special Features: It supports Defence Series Maps, enhancing navigational accuracy for armored fighting vehicles (AFVs).
