Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine Launches CompassNet at SMM 2016
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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)
+1 434-242-9283 (mobile)
fernando.catta-preta(at)ngc.com
Ken Beedle
+44 207 747 1910 (office)
+44 7787 174092 (mobile)
ken.beedle(at)euro.ngc.com
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Source: Northrop Grumman Corp. via GlobeNewswire
Datum: 06.09.2016 - 17:28 Uhr
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