A MEM inertial sensor (e.g. accelerometer, gyroscope) having integral
rotational means for providing static and dynamic bias compensation is
disclosed. A bias compensated MEM inertial sensor is described comprising
a MEM inertial sense element disposed on a rotatable MEM stage. A MEM
actuator drives the rotation of the stage between at least two
predetermined rotational positions. Measuring and comparing the output of
the MEM inertial sensor in the at least two rotational positions allows
for both static and dynamic bias compensation in inertial calculations
based on the sensor's output. An inertial measurement unit (IMU)
comprising a plurality of independently rotatable MEM inertial sensors
and methods for making bias compensated inertial measurements are
disclosed.