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Air data inertial reference unit

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ADIRU stands for "Air Data Inertial Reference Unit"[1]

A ADIRU provides attitude, airspeed, and altitude for the aircraft that is using it. This component acts as a "single, fault tolerent" source for both pilots of an aircraft. [2] This device will be used on the new Airbus.[3]

References

  1. ^ "ADIRU". 2005. Retrieved 2006-09-16.
  2. ^ "LookSmart's FindArticles - Safety Concern". 2005. Retrieved 2006-09-16.
  3. ^ "Honeywell's ADIRU selected by Airbus". Aviation International News. 2002. Retrieved 2006-09-16.