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User Manual
Host (computer)
The host computer is the computer that orchestrates command and control of attached devices or net-
works.
I
IMU
Inertial Measurement System
Inclinometer
device used to measure tilt, or tilt and roll
Inertial
pertaining to systems that have inertia or are used to measure changes in inertia as in angular or linear
accelerations
INS (Inertial Navigation System)
systems that use inertial measurements exclusively to determine position, velocity, and attitude, given
an initial reference
K
Kalman Filter
a linear quadratic estimation algorithm that processes sensor data or other input data over time, factor-
ing in underlying noise profiles by linearizing the current mean and covariance to produces an estimate
of a system’s current state that is statistically more precise than what a single measurement could pro-
duce
L
LOS (Line of Sight)
Describes the ideal condition between transmitting and receiving devices in a wireless network. As
stated, it means they are in view of each other with no obstructions.
M
Magnetometer
A type of sensor that measures the strength and direction of the local magnetic field with refernce to the
sensor frame. The magnetic field measured will be a combination of the earth's magnetic field and any
magnetic field created by nearby objects.
MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System)
The technology of miniaturized devices typically made using micro fabrication techniques such as nan-
otechnology. The devices range in size from one micron to several millimeters and may include very
complex electromechanical parts.
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