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beacon
A device, either visual or electronic, that emits signals to identify set positions for use in the navigation of aircraft...
accelerometer
An accelerometer is a sensor or transducer that measures the rate of change of velocity of an object, or in simpler terms,...
endoscope
An endoscope is a medical device used for visualizing and examining the interior of hollow organs, body cavities, or...
field of view
The field of view (FOV) refers to the extent of the observable world or the visible area that can be seen at any given...
head-up display
An optical system that superimposes a synthetic display providing navigational or weapon-aiming information on a pilot's or...
ring-laser gyroscope
A ring laser gyroscope (RLG) is a type of gyroscope that uses laser light to detect and measure changes in orientation. It...
sextant
A handheld navigational instrument used to measure the elevation angle of celestial bodies such as the sun. An image of the...
point cloud
A point cloud is a set of data points in a three-dimensional coordinate system, where each point represents a specific...
beaconage
A system of beacons used in navigation.
blind approach beacon system
A ground-based navigation beacon that emits pulsed signals which are picked up by aircraft making an instrument (blind)...
quantum sensing
Quantum sensing refers to a class of sensing technologies that leverage principles from quantum mechanics to enhance the...
quantum-ehanced metrology
Quantum-enhanced metrology refers to the use of quantum mechanics principles and techniques to enhance the precision and...
infrared beacon
An infrared source, set in a stationary position, that is used as a reference in certain navigational systems.
augmented reality
Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that integrates digital information, typically in the form of computer-generated...
positioning
Positioning generally refers to the determination or identification of the location or placement of an object, person, or...
fiber optic gyroscope
A fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) is a type of gyroscope that uses the interference of light waves to detect changes in...
retroreflection
Retroreflection is a phenomenon in optics where light is reflected back toward its source, typically in a direction nearly...
event-based sensor
An event-based image sensor, also known as a dynamic vision sensor (DVS), is a type of digital imaging device designed to...
magnetometer
A magnetometer is a scientific instrument used to measure the strength and/or direction of a magnetic field. It can detect...
lidar
Lidar, short for light detection and ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and...
Fresnel lens
A Fresnel lens is a type of optical lens that consists of a series of concentric grooves or steps carved into a flat, thin...
unmanned aerial vehicle
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot onboard. UAVs are remotely...
gyroscope
A gyroscope is a mechanical device consisting of a spinning disk or wheel mounted on a spinning axis in such a way that its...
atomic clock
An atomic clock is a highly precise timekeeping device that uses the vibrations or oscillations of atoms as a reference for...

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