inertial reference unit
inertial reference unit · inertial reference units
A device which uses the forces applied to a spacecraft or aircraft in order to track…A device which uses the forces applied to a spacecraft or aircraft in order to track its orientation.
Meaning
2 sensesA device which uses the forces applied to a spacecraft or aircraft in order to track its orientation.
Synonym of inertial navigation system.
Examples
1 sentencesThe inertial measurement unit contains accelerometers, which—just like the accelerometers within the inclinometer—can be used to estimate the initial attitude.
Forms
plural: inertial reference units| Singular | inertial reference unit |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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