Terrestrial Guidance (Noun)
Meaning
A method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to the strength and direction of the earth's gravitational field.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The missile system employed terrestrial guidance to ensure accurate targeting of enemy positions.
- Terrestrial guidance allowed the cruise missile to make adjustments mid-flight to compensate for changes in air density and wind resistance.
- The development of terrestrial guidance technology has significantly improved the precision of ballistic missiles.
- Terrestrial guidance is less susceptible to interference and jamming compared to satellite-based guidance systems.
- The use of terrestrial guidance enables the missile to maintain a low altitude flight path and avoid detection by enemy radar systems.