Apogee-E Inertial navigation system with external GNSS
Apogee-E is part of the Apogee series of high-performance MEMS-based inertial systems, offering outstanding orientation and navigation capabilities in a compact and cost-effective design.
This version is an Inertial Navigation System (INS). It provides accurate orientation in dynamic conditions as well as heave, surge and sway data.
Apogee-E connects to any survey grade GNSS receiver for navigation and and other aiding equipment such as odometer or DVL.
Apogee-E specifications
Motion & Navigation Performance
1.0 m Single point position vertical
1.0 m RTK position horizontal
0.01 + 0.5 ppm * RTK position vertical
0.015 + 1 ppm PPK position horizontal
0.01 + 0.5 ppm ** PPK position vertical
0.015 + 1 ppm ** Single point roll/pitch
0.01 ° RTK roll/pitch
0.008 ° PPK roll/pitch
0.005 ° ** Single point heading
0.03 ° RTK heading
0.02 ° PPK heading
0.01 ° **
Navigation features
Single and dual GNSS antenna Real time heave accuracy
5 cm or 5 % of swell Real time heave wave period
0 to 20 s Real time heave mode
Automatic adjustment Delayed heave accuracy
2 cm or 2 % Delayed heave wave period
0 to 40 s
Motion profiles
Car, automotive, train/railway, truck, two wheelers, heavy machinery, pedestrian, backpack, off road Air
Plane, helicopters, aircraft, UAV Marine
Surface vessels, underwater vehicles, marine survey, marine & harsh marine
GNSS performance
External (not provided) Frequency band
Depending of external GNSS receiver GNSS features
Depending of external GNSS receiver GPS signals
Depending of external GNSS receiver Galileo signals
Depending of external GNSS receiver Glonass signals
Depending of external GNSS receiver Beidou signals
Depending of external GNSS receiver Others signals
Depending of external GNSS receiver GNSS time to first fix
Depending of external GNSS receiver Jamming & spoofing
Depending of external GNSS receiver
Environmental specifications & operating range
IP-68 Operating temperature
-40 °C to 71 °C Vibrations
3 g RMS – 20Hz to 2kHz Shocks
500 g for 0.3 ms MTBF (computed)
50 000 hours Compliant with
MIL-STD-810, EN60945
Interfaces
GNSS, RTCM, odometer, DVL Output protocols
NMEA, Binary sbgECom, TSS, Simrad, Dolog Input protocols
NMEA, Trimble, Novatel, Septentrio, Hemisphere, DVL (PD0, PD6, Teledyne, Nortel) Datalogger
8 GB or 48 h @ 200 Hz Output rate
Up to 200Hz Ethernet
Full duplex (10/100 base-T), PTP master clock, NTP, web interface, FTP, REST API Serial ports
RS-232/422 up to 921kbps: 2 outputs / 4 inputs CAN
1x CAN 2.0 A/B, up to 1 Mbps Sync OUT
PPS, trigger up to 200Hz, virtual odometer – 2 outputs Sync IN
PPS, odometer, event marker up to 1 kHz – 5 inputs
Mechanical & electrical specifications
12 VDC Power consumption
3 W Antenna power
5 VDC – max 150 mA per antenna | Gain: 17 – 50 dB * Weight (g)
< 690 g Dimensions (LxWxH)
130 mm x 100 mm x 58 mm
Timing specifications
< 200 ns * PTP accuracy
< 1 µs * PPS accuracy
< 1 µs (jitter < 1 µs) * Drift in dead reckoning
1 ppm *
Apogee-E applications
Apogee-E is a versatile INS solution tailored for applications demanding precision in orientation, navigation, and heave data in real-time and post-processing.
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Compare Apogee-E with other products
Discover how Apogee-E stands out against our cutting-edge inertial sensors, expertly designed for navigation, motion tracking, and precise heave sensing.
Apogee-E |
 Ekinox Micro |
Apogee-E |
 Quanta Micro |
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| RTK position horizontal | RTK position horizontal 0.01 + 0.5 ppm* | RTK position horizontal 0.01 + 0.5 ppm | RTK position horizontal 0.01 + 0.5 ppm | RTK position horizontal 0.01 m + 1 ppm |
| RTK roll/pitch | RTK roll/pitch 0.008 ° | RTK roll/pitch 0.015 ° | RTK roll/pitch 0.015 ° | RTK roll/pitch 0.015 ° |
| RTK heading | RTK heading 0.02 ° | RTK heading 0.05 ° | RTK heading 0.04 ° | RTK heading 0.05 ° |
| Output protocols | Output protocols NMEA, Binary sbgECom, TSS, Simrad, Dolog | Output protocols NMEA, Binary sbgECom, TSS, Simrad, Dolog | Output protocols NMEA, Binary sbgECom, TSS, Simrad, Dolog | Output protocols NMEA, ASCII, sbgECom (binary), REST API |
| Input protocols | Input protocols NMEA, Trimble, Novatel, Septentrio, Hemisphere, DVL (PD0, PD6, Teledyne, Nortel) | Input protocols NMEA, Trimble, Novatel, Septentrio, Hemisphere, DVL (PD0, PD6, Teledyne, Nortel) | Input protocols NMEA, Trimble, Novatel, Septentrio, Hemisphere, DVL (PD0, PD6, Teledyne, Nortel) | Input protocols NMEA, sbgECom (binary), REST API, RTCM, TSS1, Septentrio SBF, Novatel Binary protocol, Trimble GNSS protocol |
| Weight (g) | Weight (g) < 690 g | Weight (g) 165 g | Weight (g) 600 g | Weight (g) 38 g |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | Dimensions (LxWxH) 130 mm x 100 mm x 58 mm | Dimensions (LxWxH) 42 mm x 57 mm x 60 mm | Dimensions (LxWxH) 100 mm x 86 mm x 75 mm | Dimensions (LxWxH) 50 mm x 37 mm x 23 mm |
Apogee-E compatibility
Apogee-E documentation & resources
Apogee-E comes with comprehensive documentation, designed to support users at every step.
From installation guides to advanced configuration and troubleshooting, our clear and detailed manuals ensure smooth integration and operation.
Discover the advanced capabilities of Apogee-E and learn more by downloading the product leaflet below.
Apogee-E online documentationThis page contains everything you need in your Apogee hardware integration.
Apogee-E important noticesThis page contains everything you need about Safety instructions, RoHS statement, REACH statement, WEEE statement & Warranty, liability and return procedure.
Apogee-E firmware update procedureStay up-to-date with the latest enhancements and features of Apogee-A by following our comprehensive firmware update procedure. Access now to detailed instructions and ensure your system operates at peak performance.
Our Apogee-E case studies
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Apogee-E production process
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Apogee-E FAQ section
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What is hydrographic surveying?
Hydrographic surveying is the process of measuring and mapping physical features of bodies of water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. It involves collecting data related to the depth, shape, and contours of the seafloor (seafloor mapping), as well as the location of submerged objects, navigational hazards, and other underwater features (e.g. water trenches).
Hydrographic surveying is crucial for various applications, including navigation safety, coastal management and coastal survey, construction, and environmental monitoring.
Hydrographic surveying involves several key components, starting with bathymetry, which measures water depth and seafloor topography using sonar systems like single-beam or multi-beam echo sounders that send sound pulses to the seafloor and measure the echo’s return time.
Accurate positioning is critical, achieved using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) to link depth measurements to precise geographic coordinates.
Additionally, water column data, such as temperature, salinity, and currents, are measured, and geophysical data is collected to detect underwater objects, obstacles, or hazards using tools like side-scan sonar and magnetometers.
What is GNSS vs GPS?
GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System and GPS for Global Positioning System. These terms are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different concepts within satellite-based navigation systems.
GNSS is a collective term for all satellite navigation systems, while GPS refers specifically to the U.S. system. It includes multiple systems that provide more comprehensive global coverage, while GPS is just one of those systems.
You get improved accuracy and reliability with GNSS, by integrating data from multiple systems, whereas GPS alone might have limitations depending on satellite availability and environmental conditions.
GNSS represents the broader category of satellite navigation systems, including GPS and other systems, while GPS is a specific GNSS developed by the United States.
Does INS accept inputs from external aiding sensors?
Inertial Navigation Systems from our company accept inputs from external aiding sensors, such as air data sensors, magnetometers, Odometers, DVL and other.
This integration makes the INS highly versatile and reliable, especially in GNSS-denied environments.
These external sensors enhance the overall performance and accuracy of the INS by providing complementary data.
