inertial reference unit

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inertial reference unit

noun inertial reference units

A device which uses the forces applied to a spacecraft or aircraft in order to track its orientation.
Synonym of inertial navigation system.
Similar: IRU, inertial navigation system

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@misc{inertial_reference_unit_2026,
  title = {inertial reference unit},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/inertial%20reference%20unit},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}