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Micro Inertial Attitude Sensor

Developed using MEMS technology, this sensor employs MEMS gyroscopes as its core measurement components.

Micro Inertial Attitude Sensor

Key Specifications

Model
C-IAS-M-EMS-4
Measurement Accuracy
< 3.3°/h
Flight Heritage
First flight in 2015
Application
Microsatellite
Dimensions (mm)
100 × 100 × 80
Weight (g)
700
Published: October 16, 2025 Last updated: October 18, 2025
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Developed using MEMS technology, this sensor employs MEMS gyroscopes as its core measurement components.

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ModelC-IAS-M-EMS-4
Measurement Accuracy< 3.3°/h
Flight HeritageFirst flight in 2015
ApplicationMicrosatellite
Dimensions (mm)100 × 100 × 80
Weight (g)700
Power Consumption (W)3.6
Operating Temperature (°C)−25 to +50
Storage Temperature (°C)−35 to +55
Communication InterfaceRS-422

Key Features

  • Modular design based on MEMS technology.
  • High precision and stability.
  • Lightweight, compact, and low power consumption.
  • Wide measurement range and high bandwidth.

Applications

  • Used in microsatellite attitude determination and orbit control subsystems requiring compact, high-performance inertial sensing.

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Common questions about Micro Inertial Attitude Sensor

What measurement accuracy does this inertial sensor provide?

The model C-IAS-M-EMS-4 achieves a measurement accuracy better than 3.3°/h, using MEMS gyroscopes as its core measurement components.

What are the sensor weight and power consumption?

The sensor weighs about 700 g and consumes 3.6 W.

What communication interface does it use?

The sensor communicates over RS-422.

What temperature range does it support?

It operates from −25 to +50°C and can be stored from −35 to +55°C.

Does the inertial sensor have flight heritage?

Yes. It achieved its first flight in 2015 on microsatellite missions.

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