Reported 12 months ago
A European Union-funded consortium, the INPHOMIR project, is creating ultra-low-power sensors like an optical gyroscope and specialized lidar sensor to improve satellite navigation precision, enable drones to fly longer distances, and make space missions more cost-effective. The project, financed by Horizon Europe, aims to address challenges faced by satellite navigation sensors in adverse conditions, with the potential to enhance accuracy, improve navigation for interplanetary missions, and support space exploration. The sensors, built on indium phosphide, are designed to reduce errors and increase efficiency in satellite navigation, with applications extending to drones and self-driving cars in the future.
Source: YAHOO