inertial navigation system

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a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces

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Based on comparison results the missile's inertial navigation system is updated and the missile corrects its course. Source: Internet

A top-of-the-line commercial system, Litton 92 INS/GPS, which is an integrated inertial navigation system (INS) with a global positioning system (GPS), provides continuous updates. Source: Internet

Flight systems include inertial navigation system (INS), autopilot and head-up display (HUD). Source: Internet

Multiple altimeters can be used to design a pressure reference system to provide information about the airplane's position angles to further support inertial navigation system calculations. Source: Internet

The L47 155 mm gun is derived from the Swiss Bison fortress gun's inertial navigation system coupled with a new gun-laying system and more ammunition storage. Source: Internet

The missile uses this information to fly on an interception course to the target using its built-in inertial navigation system (INS). Source: Internet

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