In-line multiple rotation sensor assembly

Details In-line multiple rotation sensor assembly In-line multiple rotation sensor assembly

1994-08-31

1996-11-26

McGraw, Vincent P.

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

Utilizing a spectrometer

G01C 1970

Patent

active

055791107

ABSTRACT:
An elongated inertial measurement unit having a plurality of gyros, none of which is aligned with the cardinal longitudinal axis of the elongated housing. At least one gyro has its input sensing axis aligned at an angle between 35 and 55 degrees, preferably at 45 degrees, relative to the cardinal longitudinal axis. This results in effective dithering by each of the enclosed gyros. All of the gyros are situated such that the centers of their masses or configurations are aligned with or approximately located in a row along the longitudinal axis of the elongated housing. The housing may be of various cross-sectional shapes, but the preferred shape of such housing is a right circular cylinder.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3373650 (1968-03-01), Killpatrick
patent: 3563662 (1971-02-01), Wing
patent: 4594790 (1986-06-01), Engebretson
patent: 5173745 (1992-12-01), Hanse
patent: 5329355 (1994-07-01), Killpatrick
R. J. Wright, Jr., et al., "A Ring Laser Gyro Based Navigator for Space Launch Vehicle Guidance," 1988, fromIEEE Plans '88 Position Location and Navagation Symposium Record-Navigation into the 21st Century, Orlando, Florida, Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 1988, pp. 271-279.
Garret et al "A Strapdown Laser Gyro Navigator" NAECON 74 Record, pp. 572-583, 1974.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

In-line multiple rotation sensor assembly does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with In-line multiple rotation sensor assembly, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and In-line multiple rotation sensor assembly will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1977131