Inertial Guidance (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258390334)

Inertial Guidance by Charles Stark Draper is a comprehensive guide to the principles and applications of inertial navigation systems. The book covers the basic concepts of inertial navigation, including accelerometers and gyroscopes, and their use in measuring position, velocity, and orientation. It also delves into the various types of inertial navigation systems, including strapdown and gimballed systems, and their advantages and disadvantages.The author provides detailed explanations of the mathematical models and algorithms used in inertial navigation, as well as practical considerations for system design and implementation. The book also covers error sources and error mitigation techniques, as well as the integration of inertial navigation with other navigation systems, such as GPS and radar.Inertial Guidance is an essential resource for engineers, scientists, and students working in the fields of navigation, aerospace, and defense. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous examples and illustrations to aid understanding. It is a valuable reference for anyone seeking to understand the principles and applications of inertial navigation systems.International Series On Aeronautical Sciences And Space Flight, Division 7, Astronautics, Volume 3.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Stark Draper, John Hovorka, Walter Wrigley
ISBN-10: 1258390337
ISBN-13: 9781258390334
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2012
Pages: 140
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d