INS

What is the definition of INS?

Stands for inertial navigation system. An INS is a navigation device that uses a computer, motion sensors (accelerometers) and rotation sensors (gyroscopes) to continuously calculate by dead-reckoning the position, the orientation, and the velocity (direction and speed of movement) of a moving object without the need for external references such as GNSS.

What are the applications for inertial navigation system?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to INS?

• Accelerometer
• AHRS
• IMU
• Magnetometer
• MEMS
• Gyroscope
• Navigation

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Advanced Navigation’s glossary covers the most common terms and definitions used in inertial navigation systems, acoustic positioning and robotics.

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MEMS GNSS / INS

FOG GNSS / INS

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