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Generalized inertial measurement error reduction through multiple axis rotation during flight

US7458264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2004
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C19/34
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inertial measurement unit is provided. The inertial measurement unit comprises two rotational axes, wherein a first of the two rotational axes is aligned nominally along a thrust axis and a second of the two rotational axes is aligned substantially perpendicular to a plane formed by a local gravity vector and a thrust vector, and one or more sensors which rotate about the second rotational axis.

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