Miniature inertial measurement unit (MIMU) is an inertial measurement unit (IMU) developed and built by Honeywell International to control and stabilize spacecraft during mission operations. MIMUs can also be configured to perform as an inertial reference unit (IRU). MIMUs have been flown on GEO, Low Earth orbit (LEO), planetary missions and deep-space-probe applications.
Missions
Geostationary (GEO) missions Spacebus
Low-Earth orbiting (LEO) Missions Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP)
Planetary missions Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter – launched in 2005 on a mission to study the planet Mars STEREO – launched in 2006 on a mission to study the Sun Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter – launched in 2009 on a mission to study the Moon
Deep-space-probe missions New Horizons – launched in 2006 on a mission to study the planet Pluto
Notes and references
External links Images of Miniature Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU) OF SPACE AND TIME – St. Pete Times Story (2006-02-06) OF SPACE AND TIME – St. Petersburg Times Newspaper Page Honeywell Satellite Guidance & Attitude Control Honeywell Miniature Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU) Specification Brochure