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inertial control navigation — inertial control guidance or inertial control navigation noun An automatic gyroscopic guidance system for aircraft, missiles, etc using data computed from acceleration and the physical properties of the earth, but dispensing with the magnetic… … Useful english dictionary
inertial guidance — (or navigation) n. a self contained, automatic guidance system composed of gyroscopes, accelerometers, and computers and used to control rockets, airplanes, submarines, etc.: it continuously measures acceleration, calculates the present speed and … English World dictionary
Inertial navigation system — An Inertial Navigation System (INS) is a navigation aid that uses a computer and motion sensors to continuously track the position, orientation, and velocity (direction and speed of movement) of a vehicle without the need for external references … Wikipedia
Guidance system — A guidance system is a device or group of devices used to navigate a ship, aircraft, missile, rocket, satellite, or other craft. Typically, this refers to a system that navigates without direct or continuous human control. Systems that are… … Wikipedia
inertial guidance system — An electronic system that continuously monitors the position, velocity, and acceleration of a vehicle, usually a submarine, missile, or airplane, and thus provides navigational data or control. The basic components of an inertial guidance system… … Universalium
Inertial Reference System — Ein Inertiales Navigationssystem (INS) bestimmt die eigene Position und Geschwindigkeit, ohne dass ein Bezug zur äußeren Umgebung erforderlich ist. Der Begriff Trägheitsnavigation ist synonym, da Bewegungen über die Massenträgheit bei… … Deutsch Wikipedia
inertial guidance system — noun a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces • Syn: ↑inertial navigation system • Hypernyms: ↑system • Part Holonyms: ↑spacecraft, ↑ballistic capsule, ↑space vehicle, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
inertial navigation system — noun a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces • Syn: ↑inertial guidance system • Hypernyms: ↑system • Part Holonyms: ↑spacecraft, ↑ballistic capsule, ↑space vehicle, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Missile guidance — A guided bomb strikes a practice target Missile guidance refers to a variety of methods of guiding a missile or a guided bomb to its intended target. The missile s target accuracy is a critical factor for its effectiveness. Guidance systems… … Wikipedia
Apollo Guidance Computer — and DSKY Invented by MIT Instrumentation Laboratory Manufacturer Raytheon Introduced August 1966 … Wikipedia
