Optoelectronic Support for Inertial Navigation Systems

Authors

  • Dawid Florczak Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering
  • Gustaw Mazurek Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0436-7382

Abstract

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based inertial navigation units are widely utilized due to their low cost, small form factor, and low power consumption. However, they face critical limitations in high-speed rotating systems due to gyroscopic drift, saturation, and sensitivity to environmental conditions. This paper proposes a novel method for supporting inertial navigation by estimating angular velocity using ambient electromagnetic radiation detection, offering a drift-resilient and interference-immune solution.

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Published

2025-10-13

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Section

Space technologies, Astronomy