How is GPS position typically loaded into the INS?

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Multiple Choice

How is GPS position typically loaded into the INS?

Explanation:
GPS data feeds the INS automatically. The GPS receiver provides position (and velocity and time) that the INS uses to initialize and continuously update its navigation solution. This automatic GPS-aiding helps correct drift in the inertial sensors and speeds up alignment, so the INS doesn’t rely on manual input or only receiving data at takeoff. In typical GPS/INS operation, the data link between the GPS and INS runs in the background, delivering real-time updates that keep the INS accurate throughout the flight.

GPS data feeds the INS automatically. The GPS receiver provides position (and velocity and time) that the INS uses to initialize and continuously update its navigation solution. This automatic GPS-aiding helps correct drift in the inertial sensors and speeds up alignment, so the INS doesn’t rely on manual input or only receiving data at takeoff. In typical GPS/INS operation, the data link between the GPS and INS runs in the background, delivering real-time updates that keep the INS accurate throughout the flight.

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