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inertial guidance 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.
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