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inertial navigation

 

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Noun inertial navigation has 1 sense
  1. inertial guidance, inertial navigation - a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces
    --1 is a kind of steering, guidance, direction

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Inertial Navigation

Definition:

Inertial Navigation is a navigation technique that uses a computer system and sensors to calculate an object's position, orientation, and velocity by continuously measuring acceleration and angular velocity.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The aircraft's inertial navigation system guided it accurately through the stormy weather.
  2. For submarines, inertial navigation is crucial as it allows them to navigate without relying on external references.
  3. Inertial navigation systems are widely used in autonomous vehicles for precise positioning.
  4. With the advancements in technology, the accuracy of inertial navigation has greatly improved.
  5. The hiker relied on his handheld inertial navigation device to navigate the unmarked trails.

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