strapdown INS — An inertial navigation system using a platform on which its gyros are mounted. The platform’s attitude is linked to that of the aircraft. A typical inertial navigation system … Aviation dictionary
Inertial navigation system — An Inertial Navigation System (INS) is a navigation aid that uses a computer and motion sensors to continuously track the position, orientation, and velocity (direction and speed of movement) of a vehicle without the need for external references … Wikipedia
Abort Guidance System — Das Abort Guidance System (AGS) war das rechnergestützte Reserveleitsystem der Apollo Mondlandefähren. Es sollte bei einem Ausfall des Primary Guidance, Navigation and Control System (PGNCS) der Mondlandefähre während des Abstiegs zum Mond,… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Abort Guidance System — (AGS) was a backup computer system in Apollo Lunar Module. It was completely different computer system than Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) because it was designed by TRW independently from the AGC development. This computer system was intended to … Wikipedia
inertial guidance system — An electronic system that continuously monitors the position, velocity, and acceleration of a vehicle, usually a submarine, missile, or airplane, and thus provides navigational data or control. The basic components of an inertial guidance system… … Universalium
SSA — software support activity; special support activity (NSA); strapdown sensor assembly; supply support activity; supply support area … Military dictionary
Accelerometer — An accelerometer is a device for measuring acceleration and gravity induced reaction forces.Single and multi axis models are available to detect magnitude and direction of the acceleration as a vector quantity [http://www.analog.com/en/technical… … Wikipedia
Gimbal — A gimbal is a pivoted support that allows the rotation of an object about a single axis. A set of two gimbals, one mounted on the other with pivot axes orthogonal, may be used to allow an object mounted on the innermost gimbal to remain vertical… … Wikipedia
Missile guidance — A guided bomb strikes a practice target Missile guidance refers to a variety of methods of guiding a missile or a guided bomb to its intended target. The missile s target accuracy is a critical factor for its effectiveness. Guidance systems… … Wikipedia
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