Super Seeker II

Super Seeker II provides a higher level of speed and precision. COTS components replace expensive custom parts. Unique patent Pending design is the new state-of-the-art. Eliminates key-hole, Zenith problem. Singularity-free pitch/yaw kinematics. Super Seeker II provides greater speed and precision over prior art; COTS components reduce cost while increasing reliability.

List of selected patents

Applications

Super Seeker II will prove widely adaptable to multiple applications including:

Features

Dimensions and Weight (with motors)

SPIE Paper 03 October 2024: Advanced lightweight, low-cost, high G, seeker gimbal

Abstract

Missile Defense Agency (MDA) seeks to advance the state-of-the-art in missile seeker gimbals. Improved performance during high-g is important for the new generation of hypersonic missiles. Recent emphasis has been toward reduced size, weight and power (SWAP) systems that may be mass produced and cost effective. Ross-Hime Designs, Inc. (RHD) Minneapolis, Minnesota has met these requirements by a new patent pending, dexterous and compact gimbal architecture and rigorously adhering to a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) design philosophy. The gimbal is designed to accommodate electrical and cryogenic elements, assuming gimbal sensor element operation between 68-120 K. Detailed gimbal test results conclude this paper.

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SPIE Paper: Advanced lightweight, low-cost, high G, seeker gimbal