Target seeking gyro

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1980-02-01

1981-12-29

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Automatic guidance

F42B 1330, F41G 722

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043078559

ABSTRACT:
A free spinning gyroscope is provided which has a spin axis, together with precession means for precessing the gyroscope. In addition, means are provided for detecting an electromagnetic field of energy and adapted to generate signals indicative of misalignment of the gyroscope spin axis with the energy field. Means are provided for utilizing the generated signals to directly control the precessing means to align the gyroscope spin axis with the electromagnetic field of energy.

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patent: 4093154 (1978-06-01), McLean
patent: 4185797 (1980-01-01), McLean
patent: 4191346 (1980-03-01), McLean

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