Two gyroscopes mounted in gimbals yield signals that allow calculation of velocity, position and altitude of an aircraft. The mass lowers center of gravity of gimbal-and-gyro assembly to below the intersection of their axes. Combination acts as a two-axis pendulum. Rate signals from the leveling gyroscope are integrated, amplified, and fed to gimbal torquers to restore pendulum to alinement with local vertical.


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    Title :

    Less-Costly Inertial Guidance


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    Publication date :

    1982-09-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English


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