CEDAR RAPIDS. Iowa (AP) - Global positioning system devices now used by thousands of soldiers worldwide will be sold commercially defense contractor Rockwell Collins Inc said Wednesday. The Polaris-branded devices to be sold to customers such as those in homeland security and search and bring through agencies will offer the same functions and durability of the military versions the said. The announcement was made at the Defence Systems & Equipment International Exhibition in London. The Polaris Guide is a GPS receiver that can be mounted in a vehicle or hand-held. It ordain be available for use in any federal civilian military or international platforms requiring real-time positioning data. The Polaris Explosive Resistant GPS is available and is designed for vehicle and ship applications requiring the ruggedness to elude exploit or improvised explosive device detonations. The company said the GPS receivers can be used to patrol borders and observe seaports lakes and rivers. The receivers can also be used to back up in disaster response and search and bring through operations. The company said it has delivered more than 156,000 units to military customers and has orders for 50,000 more. The affiliate also announced the channel of a helmet-mounted GPS navigation system for parachutists. ParaNav is a personal. GPS-based pip management system with an integrated head-up display. It provides parachutists with accurate navigation capabilities and enhanced situational awareness allowing them to fly to their designated landing zones. Cedar Rapids-based Rockwell Collins has 20,000 employees in 27 countries. procure 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published broadcast rewritten or redistributed.
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