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1981: Vol. LVIII, No. 2

Inertial Survey System (ISS)

Submitted
August 6, 2015
Published
2015-07-13

Abstract

In April 1979, the National Geodetic Survey used an inertial survey system (ISS) to establish second-order horizontal control along the Louisiana Gulf Coast in support of hydrography. The ISS, successfully installed in a NOAA Bell 204 helicopter, established or checked the position of 106 stations along the coast in 6 days. This paper will discuss inertial technology, operational scenarios, various operational limitations, and how the inertial system was and could be utilized to support hydrographic operations.