autonav

Noun

Meaning

autonav (uncountable)

(science fiction) automatic navigation

Examples

After initial acquisition, Autonav keeps the subject in frame, even commandeering the spacecraft's attitude control. Source: Internet

Most problems were in identifying objects that were too dim, or were difficult to identify because of brighter objects causing diffraction spikes and reflections in the camera, causing Autonav to misidentify targets. Source: Internet

The Autonav system can also be used in reverse, tracking the position of bodies relative to the spacecraft. Source: Internet

The Autonav system required occasional manual corrections. Source: Internet

The use of Autonav reduces mission cost and DSN demands. Source: Internet

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