On the use of IMU (inertial measurement unit) sensors in geomorphology

Inertial measurement units (IMUs) are mobile sensors assemblies constructed using a combination of MEMS (micro electrical mechanical systems) accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers. Both the technology its applications to geomorphic problems developing rapidly, since they demonstrate prospect monitoring individual sediment grains, various sizes, during transport at high frequency. This has numerous implications which range from hazard identification warning complex theoretical derivations for modelling. At same time, deployment IMUs needs be underpinned by number technical considerations regarding limitations physics inertial measurements. IMU measurements should reported in manner that allows clear understanding scope study, with sufficient detail repeatability error characterization. secondary level, linked clearly motion. Here author highlights five issues can lead misinterpretation His is begin dialogue towards collective agreement on presentation/reporting protocol studies will allow coherent contextualization accelerate scientific impact within geosciences.