Gravity gradiometer compass

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1980-12-04

1983-08-23

Gill, James J.

Measuring and testing

Navigation

Take-off and landing monitors

73382G, 33326, G01C 1938

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043996949

ABSTRACT:
A gravity gradiometer disposed upon a gyroscopically stabilized platform in a vehicle can be modified, without impairment of its normal operation, to perform compassing functions.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3545266 (1970-12-01), Wilson
patent: 3722284 (1973-05-01), Weber et al.
patent: 3731537 (1973-05-01), Trageser
Metzger, E. H., Recent Gravity Gradiometer Developments, AIAA Guidance and Control Specialist Conference, Hollywood, Fla.--Aug. 8-9, 1977.

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