inertial navigation system
inertial navigation system · inertial navigation systems
A self-contained navigation device that determines an object's position, orientation,…A self-contained navigation device that determines an object's position, orientation, and velocity without relying on external references.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A self-contained navigation device that determines an object's position, orientation, and velocity without relying on external references.
More definitions
- a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces
Forms
plural: inertial navigation systems| Singular | inertial navigation system |
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Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces:inertial guidance system
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable