Title :
Vector Principles of Inertial Navigation
Author :
Schneider, Alan M.
Author_Institution :
Missile Electronics and Controls Div., RCA, Burlington, Mass.
Abstract :
A vector equation, which is derived from first principles, describes the mechanization of inertial navigation systems for use anywhere in space. A specialized form of this equation applies directly to three-dimensional motion at any speed, any altitude, over an elliptical, rotating earth. The usefulness of this equation is illustrated by working out an example of a system design. Behavior of errors in inertial systems is also discussed.
Keywords :
Accelerometers; Angular velocity; Earth; Ellipsoids; Equations; Force measurement; Inertial navigation; Sensor systems; Vehicles; Velocity measurement;
Journal_Title :
Aeronautical and Navigational Electronics, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TANE3.1959.4201690
