Inertial Guidance (Noun)
Meaning
A method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The missile's inertial guidance system ensured it stayed on course despite the intense turbulence.
- Inertial guidance allows the spacecraft to navigate through deep space without relying on external references.
- The new submarine's inertial guidance system enables it to stay submerged for longer periods without surfacing.
- The engineer explained that the inertial guidance system in the rocket was crucial for achieving pinpoint accuracy.
- The inertial guidance system in the aircraft uses gyroscopes and accelerometers to calculate its position and velocity.