inertial navigation

/ɪˌnʌrʃəl ˈnævəˌgeɪʃən/
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Definitions of inertial navigation
  1. noun
    a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces
    synonyms: inertial guidance
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    type of:
    direction, guidance, steering
    the act of setting and holding a course
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