Title :
Requirements for gyroscopes for inertial navigation
Author_Institution :
Ferranti Defence Systems Ltd., Navigation Systems Department, Edinburgh, UK
fDate :
10/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simple explanation of inertial navigation is presented. The difference between `gimballed¿¿ and `strapdown¿¿ systems is explained. The performance requirements of a gyro for one nautical mile per hour aircraft IN system are derived.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; gyroscopes; inertial navigation; fibre optic sensors; gimballed systems; gyroscopes; inertial navigation; strapdown systems;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings J
DOI :
10.1049/ip-j.1985.0049
