Title :
An overview of fiber-optic gyroscopes
Author :
Bergh, Ralph A. ; Lefevre, H.C. ; Shaw, Herbert J.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The principles of operation of fiber-optic gyroscopes are reviewed. Performance-limiting phenomena are discussed along with methods to reduce their effect on the rotation-rate signal. Current technology and performance of state-of-the-art systems are presented. Finally, a direction of future research and possible applications are indicated.
Keywords :
Bibliographies; Gyroscopes; Optical fiber transducers; Earth; Fiber nonlinear optics; Gyroscopes; Magnetic materials; Optical fiber polarization; Optical interferometry; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Ring lasers; Sagnac interferometers;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1984.1073580
