France Testing Stellar-Corrected Inertial Navigation Technology

Hybrid inertial navigation system.
Credit: French Ministry of the Armies
France has lifted the lid on the development of a hybrid inertial navigation system that can take star readings in daylight. The Vision demonstration program, led by French defense materiel agency DGA, calls for the development of a sovereign, high-performance, discreet navigation system that is not...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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