Technological evolution of inertial navigation for aircraft
Abstract
Progress in inertial navigation systems for aircraft in the last ten years is outlined. Examples of reductions in volume and weight and of improvements in performance are given. New possibilities for classical gimballed systems are discussed. It is shown how progress in digital technology has made it possible to integrate new functions with a view to global optimization of cost and effectiveness.
- Publication:
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Societe des Electriciens
- Pub Date:
- November 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978seer.reptR....C
- Keywords:
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- Air Navigation;
- Digital Techniques;
- Inertial Navigation;
- Strapdown Inertial Guidance;
- Technology Assessment;
- Aircraft Pilots;
- Algorithms;
- Angular Velocity;
- Avionics;
- Cost Effectiveness;
- Cost Reduction;
- Gyroscopes;
- Hybrid Navigation Systems;
- Numerical Integration;
- Optimization;
- Weight Reduction;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking