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BSAET 421 - Navigation Aid Maintenance
Semi-final Exam

Name: Score: _____________/50

Course & Year level: Permit No:
Instructor: Mr. Jerico G. Egay Date: _________

Test I. Labeling: Write the correct answer on the space provided. (2 points each)

a. Inertial Navigation System

4. ________________

5. ___________

1. _________
6. _______________

3. ___________
2. __________ 7. _____

8. _________

9. _____
10. ______________

Test III. Identification: Write the correct answer on the space provided. (2 points each)

_____________ 1. Technique for determining the vehicles position and velocity by measuring
acceleration. Inertial Navigation
_____________ 2. An algorithm that uses a series of measurements observed over time,
containing statistical noise and other inaccuracies. Kalman
_____________ 3. Produces estimates of unknown variables that tend to be more accurate than those
based on a single measurement alone. Kalman
_____________ 4. Supported on pivots, electrically restrained to null. Accelerometer

_____________ 5. Accelerator with electrostatic nulling. Micro-machined

_____________ 6. Frequency of vibration is a measure of tensile force and hence acceleration. Vibrating Beam

_____________ 7. A device that measures the force required to accelerate a proof mass. Accelerometer

_____________ 8. By attaching a mass to a spring, measuring its deflection, we get a simple: Accelerometer

_____________ 9. Three gyros and three accelerometers are combined in an inertial measurement unit.
IMU

_____________ 10. It is used to navigate relative to inertial space (no gravitational present). IMU
Test III: Essay: Write the correct answer on the space provided. (10 points)

1. How does the Kalman filter works?