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INS/GPS Integration

INS/GPS integration combines Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) to improve navigation accuracy and reliability. INS uses sensors to track position based on motion from a known point, but it can drift over time. GPS provides precise location data from satellites, but can sometimes lose signals or be less accurate indoors. By integrating both, the system uses GPS when available for correction, and relies on INS during signal loss, ensuring continuous, accurate positioning for applications like aircraft, ships, or autonomous vehicles. This synergy enhances robustness and precision in navigation.