Cold atom interferometry for inertial navigation sensors. Technology assessment: space and defence applications

JRC technology assessment (EUR 30492 EN, M. Travagnin) comparing gyroscopes and accelerometers based on cold atom interferometry with devices using other principles, for space and defence uses. It stresses that absolute measurement and long-term stability could reduce recalibration needs in inertial navigation, including where satellite navigation is unavailable, and situates the assessment within EU activity in Copernicus, Galileo and the emerging defence industrial policy.

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