Two-axis gimbal arrangement

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1982-03-03

1993-06-15

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Automatic guidance

F41G 726

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052191320

ABSTRACT:
A gyroscopically stabilized optical seeker for use in a cannon-launched projectile is shown to include a gimbal arrangement wherein a two-axis rate gyroscope and associated torque motors are utilized to attain the requisite stabilization however such seeker is oriented with respect to such projectile, the two-axis rate gyroscope being arranged so that the complete optical system, including the detector unit, may be mounted on the inner gimbal.

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