English Explanatory Dictionary

inertial reference unit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device which uses the forces applied to a spacecraft or aircraft in order to track its orientation.
  2. Synonym of inertial navigation system.

Word forms

inertial reference unit inertial reference units

Synonyms

IRU inertial navigation system

Derived words

ADIRU IRU
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