Title :
From R&D brassboards to navigation grade FOG-based INS: the experience of Photonetics/Ixsea
Author_Institution :
IXSEA, Marly-Le-Roi, France
Abstract :
This paper gives a review of the development of FOG (fiber optic gyroscope) technology from the perspective of the Photonetics/Ixsea company. It discusses FOG performance improvements over time, and outlines their uses for attitude detection and positioning and in inertial navigation systems (INS). Product ranges for both marine and space applications are described.
Keywords :
attitude measurement; fibre optic gyroscopes; inertial navigation; inertial systems; marine systems; position measurement; reviews; space vehicle electronics; FOG performance improvements; FOG technology development review; INS; Ixsea; Photonetics; attitude detection; fiber optic gyroscopes; inertial navigation systems; marine applications; navigation grade FOG-based INS; position measurement; space applications; Demodulation; Inertial navigation; Noise reduction; Research and development; Spinning; Switches; Thermal resistance; Thermal stability; Thermal stresses; Working environment noise;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Sensors Conference Technical Digest, 2002. Ofs 2002, 15th
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7289-1
DOI :
10.1109/OFS.2002.1000486
