Moog's hardware played a pivotal role in the successful launch and recovery of the X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle during a flight test at Dugway Proving Ground, showcasing their precision motion control capabilities in support of DARPA's program for aerial recovery of reusable UAS.
Moog's hardware was integral to the Gremlins program managed by DARPA, successfully launching and recovering the X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle during its flight test. The mission demonstrated the feasibility of aerial launch and recovery for reusable unmanned aerial systems.
Moog has extensive experience flying three actuation technologies—electromechanical, electrohydraulic, and electrohydrostatic—across all rocket stages. These solutions can be paired with controllers to form thrust vector control (TVC) systems.
The Moog 2-channel Electronic Control Unit (ECU) comprises 2 hybrid stepper motor controllers, an EMI filter, and 6 analog pass-throughs for telemetry. It allows stacking to create a 4-channel ECU and drives two 3-phase motors.
The Rikishi Electronics Unit (REU) is a Robotic Arm Controller designed to drive up to nine separate servo motors (joints). It processes commands and telemetry, executes motor control commands, and stores both volatile and non-volatile data.
The CEU features a robust architecture derived from flight hardware designs and interfaces with different remote power stages (RPS) to scale power needs across various launch vehicle stages.
The common ECU works with the common electromechanical actuators (CEMA) and can be utilized across various platforms, allowing changes to software rather than hardware for versatility.
Moog offers multi-axis controllers for military ground vehicles that are lightweight, efficient, and come with digital or analog interfaces. These controllers are designed for precise motion control and support torque, velocity, and position loop closure.
Moog's range of digital servo motor controllers offers precise motion control solutions suitable for military applications. They are designed to be easily tuned for optimal performance, supporting various power outputs and interfaces.
The Moog Type HT-1 Rotary Incremental Actuator is a new addition to the rotary actuator product line. It is a compact, closely integrated coaxial design composed of a small size permanent magnet stepper motor driving the output stage through a gear transmission consisting of a larger size harmonic drive.
The Micro3 rotary incremental actuator is a compact, closely integrated design made up of two key elements: a rotary actuator and a standard Type 3 speed reducer and output flange. The motor is a small angle permanent magnet stepper with relatively high holding torque.
The UPT3 is a closely-integrated package that utilizes all available space to significantly increase performance and reliability. While design and performance margins are elevated with the introduction of this actuator, key interface envelope dimensions of the Moog heritage Type 3 are preserved in order to facilitate interchangeability.
The M8 Rotary Incremental Actuator is a compact, closely integrated design made up of two key elements: a motor and a harmonic drive speed reducer. The motor is a small angle permanent magnet stepper with relatively high holding torque.
The Rotary Actuator consists of a small-angle permanent magnet stepper motor coupled with a Harmonic Drive Speed reducer, with a large rotating output flange member. The family of Rotary Actuators is based on heritage design with a wide range of step sizes available. The options include Stepper or Brushless DC Motors, Direct Drive and Gear Transmissions, as well as several options for position feedback such as optical encoders, resolvers, potentiometers, and hall effect sensors.
