Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine Launches CompassNet at SMM 2016
September 06 2016 - 11:28AM
NEW MALDEN, United Kingdom, Sept. 06,
2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC)
Sperry Marine business unit announced the launch of CompassNet, a
network-connected ship heading management system which allows for
the deployment of different configurations which can be upgraded
easily and affordably at the Shipbuilding, Machinery and Maritime
technology show (SMM) in Hamburg, Germany.
CompassNet allows multiple ship
heading management controls through the groundbreaking use of
standard Ethernet connectivity to link the heading sensors and the
distribution portion of the heading management system. As a fully
type-approved system, it provides improved efficiency for a wide
range of sensors and controls configurations from a basic setup to
more complex arrangements with redundant monitoring stations.
CompassNet will benefit a wide range of vessels including high-end
commercial ships, cruise liners, and survey vessels as well as
military support and control vessels.
"The flexibility of CompassNet,
combined with a significant decrease in the cabling required, makes
the system particularly attractive to shipyards for new builds,"
said Jeanne Usher, managing director, Northrop Grumman Sperry
Marine. "The reduction in both material quantities and installation
time will create lower costs for shipyards and owners."
CompassNet improves system redundancy
and resiliency by offering "plug and play" functionality through
the use of fewer required control and display units. With a
reduction in cabling requirements of up to 80 percent, the system
reduces installation and commissioning costs. Fewer connections
make it easier to enhance heading management requirements with
additional equipment. Functionality is further simplified through
the use of two 24V DC power sources for all components.
Additionally, a Sperry Marine NAVITWIN V control and display unit
allows for connecting up to five heading sensors. Besides the
installation process, Ethernet technology in a Sperry Marine
heading management system facilitates modularity and improves
reliability, operational performance and consequently navigational
safety.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global
security company providing innovative systems, products and
solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and
logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please
visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
Contact:
Fernando Catta-Preta
+1 434-974-2736 (office)
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fernando.catta-preta@ngc.com
Ken Beedle
+44 207 747 1910 (office)
+44 7787 174092 (mobile)
ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com
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Source: Northrop Grumman Corp. via Globenewswire
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