An optical system that superimposes a synthetic display providing navigational or weapon-aiming information on a pilot's or driver's field of view. The system includes a cathode-ray tube, collimating optics and a combiner that projects the image in...

Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and...

A gyroscope is a mechanical device consisting of a spinning disk or wheel mounted on a spinning axis in such a way that its...

An atomic clock is a highly precise timekeeping device that uses the vibrations or oscillations of atoms as a reference for...

The field of view (FOV) refers to the extent of the observable world or the visible area that can be seen at any given...

Retroreflection is a phenomenon in optics where light is reflected back toward its source, typically in a direction nearly...

A magnetometer is a scientific instrument used to measure the strength and/or direction of a magnetic field. It can detect...

A fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) is a type of gyroscope that uses the interference of light waves to detect changes in...

A Fresnel lens is a type of optical lens that consists of a series of concentric grooves or steps carved into a flat, thin...

A system of beacons used in navigation.

Quantum sensing refers to a class of sensing technologies that leverage principles from quantum mechanics to enhance the...

An endoscope is a medical device used for visualizing and examining the interior of hollow organs, body cavities, or...

Quantum-enhanced metrology refers to the use of quantum mechanics principles and techniques to enhance the precision and...

A handheld navigational instrument used to measure the elevation angle of celestial bodies such as the sun. An image of the...

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that integrates digital information, typically in the form of computer-generated...

An accelerometer is a sensor or transducer that measures the rate of change of velocity of an object, or in simpler terms,...

An event-based image sensor, also known as a dynamic vision sensor (DVS), is a type of digital imaging device designed to...

A ground-based navigation beacon that emits pulsed signals which are picked up by aircraft making an instrument (blind)...

A point cloud is a set of data points in a three-dimensional coordinate system, where each point represents a specific...

A device, either visual or electronic, that emits signals to identify set positions for use in the navigation of aircraft...

An infrared source, set in a stationary position, that is used as a reference in certain navigational systems.

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot onboard. UAVs are remotely...

Positioning generally refers to the determination or identification of the location or placement of an object, person, or...