inertial system

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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 are gyroscopes, accelerometers, and a computer
inertial guidance system
a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces