Title :
Principles of a three-axis vibrating gyroscope
Author :
Gallacher, Barry J. ; Burdess, J.S. ; Harris, Andrew J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of MMM Eng., Newcastle Univ., NSW
fDate :
10/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The principal features of a three-axis ring gyroscope are described. The equations of motion, the response to constant rates of turn, and the relationships between the modes of vibration are derived. Tuned and untuned cases are considered
Keywords :
angular velocity measurement; gyroscopes; modal analysis; vibrations; Lagrangian method; electrostatic adjustment; equations of motion; ideal ring; modes of vibration; natural frequencies; rate gyro; rate of rotation; strain energy; supported ring; three-axis ring gyroscope; tuned cases; untuned cases; vibrating gyroscope; Capacitive sensors; Equations; Frequency; Friction; Gyroscopes; Kinetic energy; Ligaments; Manufacturing; Potential energy; Rotation measurement;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
