Trägheitsmessgeräte
Trägheitsmessgeräte, often referred to as Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), are devices that measure and report a body's specific force, angular rate, and sometimes orientation. They are composed of accelerometers and gyroscopes, and often magnetometers. Accelerometers detect linear acceleration along an axis, while gyroscopes measure angular velocity, indicating the rate of rotation around an axis. Magnetometers, similar to compasses, measure the Earth's magnetic field to determine heading.
By combining the data from these sensors, an IMU can calculate the device's orientation, velocity, and position.
IMUs find widespread applications in various fields. In aviation and space exploration, they are crucial for