Thales Launches MEMS-Based Inertial Measurement Unit

Thales Chatellerault facility
Credit: Thales
LYON—To accelerate the production of inertial reference systems (IRS) and make them more compact, Thales has started relying on micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers. The new technology may improve IRS availability at a time when such systems are becoming increasingly critical for...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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