INERTIAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM


Meaning of INERTIAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM in English

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 are gyroscopes , accelerometers , and a computer.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.