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guidance system - a system of equipment for automatically guiding the path of a vehicle (especially a missile)

guided missile - a rocket-propelled missile whose path can be controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal homing devices

JDAM, Joint Direct Attack Munition - a pinpoint bomb guidance device that can be strapped to a gravity bomb thus converting dumb bombs into smart bombs

system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"

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Summary: TEHRAN (FNA)- The newest methods of navy-aviation interoperability were tested in the 'Ocean Shield' drills in the Mediterranean Sea that also involved strategic Tu-160 missile-carrying bombers and A-50 airborne radar early warning and guidance systems, Russian Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu said.

Russia Tests New Methods of Warship-Aircraft Interoperability in Mediterranean Drills

Mazor Robotics Ltd (TASE:MZOR) (Nasdaq:MZOR), a provider of robotic surgical guidance systems, announced on Thursday the receipt of a three-system order for the Mazor X from a first-time customer, a mid-Atlantic health care organisation.

Mazor Robotics awarded order for three Mazor X systems

Mazor Robotics Ltd (TASE:MZOR) (Nasdaq:MZOR), a provider of robotic surgical guidance systems, announced on Thursday the receipt of an order for three additional Mazor X systems from a first time customer, a major US regional institution in the North-eastern US.

Mazor Robotics announces order for three Mazor X Systems from US

However, on most occasions, if engineers contact a reputable supplier of linear guidance systems to discuss their application, any potential issues can normally be resolved and a suitable solution found.

Dispelling the myths surrounding linear guidance systems

Mazor Robotics Ltd (TASE:MZOR) (Nasdaq:MZOR), a developer of surgical guidance systems and complementary products, announced on Thursday that it has received the 100th order for its Renaissance system.

Mazor Robotics announces 100th global order for its Renaissance system

Mazor Robotics Ltd., a Caesarea, Israel-based developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, has added Anat Kaphan to the company's executive ranks as vice president of marketing and product management, a newly established role with product development and corporate marketing being the primary responsibilities.

Mazor Robotics creates VP of product management position

Early in his career, he was responsible for test and evaluation of inertial guidance components for the Minuteman missile and terminal guidance systems for the first precision guided munitions.

Precision strike association honors former air force officer

ZED Tunnel Guidance, located in London, U.K., specializes in development and manufacture of advanced guidance systems for Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs).

Sherborne sensors keeps Zed Tunnel Guidance on target

That is why servo accelerometers are used for the most part in inertial navigation and guidance systems such as INS - Inertial Navigation Systems, IMU - Inertial Measurement Units, AHRS - Attitude Heading Reference Systems, IRU - Inertial Reference Units, IGS - Inertial Guidance Systems, etc.

Bricett Offers High Performance Servo Quartz Accelerometers

The John Deere iGuide[TM] is a passive implement guidance system that automatically guides an implement onto the guidance line without using implement steering components, as found with active implement guidance systems.