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inertial navigation system
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A self-contained navigation system using inertial detectors, which automatically provides vehicle position, heading, and velocity. Also called INS.
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Noun1.inertial navigation system - a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces
inertial guidance system
robot pilot, automatic pilot, autopilot - a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course
ballistic capsule, space vehicle, spacecraft - a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"
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The systems include the 131-9[A] APU and a full avionics suite that comprises EGPWS, ACAS II, RDR-4B weather radar, FDRs and CVRs, Quantum Line communications and navigation system and Air Data Inertial Reference System.
Aircraft News - Asia / Pacific by Airguide Online
In a related case, a different federal court jury in Los Angeles awarded Litton $234 million in damages this year after finding that Honeywell illegally had monopolized the commercial aircraft navigation market for inertial reference systems.
APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS DECISION IN LITTON CASE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
An inertial reference system measures acceleration to determine aircraft location by keeping track of its movements in flight.
Honeywell Named to Supply Two Avionics Systems for Boeing's New 7E7 ... by Business Wire
 
 
 
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