Inertial Navigation System

Abstract

Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) are navigation systems that can calculate location either relative to a reference system/point or in absolute coordinates. An INS system is made up of at least three gyros and three accelerometers. This navigation solution includes at the very least the position (normally latitude, longitude). The primary idea behind an INS system is to monitor changes in relative motion (through acceleration measurement) to project a changing position in some inertial reference frame over time. INS systems are self-contained and do not rely on external assistance or visibility They can be used in tunnels or underwater, including in stealth operations, since there's no exposed tower that could be detected by radar. They're ideal for the host vehicle's integrated navigation, guiding, and control. This required relying on data readings from within the object rather than satellites or external sources, which was accomplished by incorporating sensors such as the magnetometer and MPU into the device. Sensor fusion was used to achieve the desired effect. The controller's serial monitor was used to monitor the sensor's reading. The project was created for 2d space (cars), but it can also be used in 3d space (missiles). The product is simple to operate. This product may be used by a potential customer to acquire autonomous capability for their subject