Title :
Fiber-optic gyroscopes: In harsh, confining environments this advanced gyroscope, a close cousin to the ring laser gyro, offers great advantages
Author :
Yoon Kim, B. ; Shaw, H.J.
Author_Institution :
Stanford Univ., CA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
After discussing the many advantages of fiber-optic gyroscopes, the authors survey the work being done on their development. This work involves countering errors in rotation rate, obtaining sensitivity and linear output, and searching for wide dynamic range.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; gyroscopes; errors; fiber-optic gyroscopes; linear output; rotation rate; sensitivity; wide dynamic range; Adaptive optics; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber sensors; Optical polarization;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1986.6371029
