
3DM-GX4
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Inertial Navigation System
User Manual
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Delta-Theta
The time integral of angular rate expressed with refernce to the device local coordinate system,
in units of radians.
Delta-velocity
The time integral of velocity expressed with refernce to the device local coordinate system, in
units of g*second where g is the standard gravitational constant.
E
ECEF
Earth Centered Earth Fixed is a reference frame that is fixed to the earth at the center of the
earth and turning about earth's axis in the same way as the earth.
Estimation Filter
A mathematical algorithm that produces a statistically optimum solution using measurements
and references from multiple sources. Best known estimation filters are the Kalman Filter and
Extended Kalman Filter.
Euler angles
Euler angles are three angles use to describe the orientation of an object in space such as, the
x, y and z or pitch, roll, and yaw. Euler angles can also represent a sequence of three elemental
rotations around the axes of a coordinate system.
G
GPS (Global Positioning System)
A network of space based statellites use to triangulate position co-ordinates and provide time
information for navigational purposes.
Gyroscope
A device used to sense angular movements such as rotation.
H
Heading
An objects direction of travel with reference to a co-ordinate frame, such as lattitude and lon-
gitude.
Host (computer)
The host computer is the computer that orchestrates command and control of attached devices
or networks.