Title :
Modelling of bias errors in fibre-optic gyroscopes with advanced simulation tool
Author :
Seidel, C. ; Trommer, G.F.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Syst. Optimization, Univ. of Karlsruhe, Germany
Abstract :
A previously unknown rotation rate error source in fibre-optic gyroscopes is identified and investigated quantitatively with a new advanced simulation tool. The simulations show cases of considerable bias errors for gyroscopes with a Lyot depolariser and an integrated optics circuit. Influences of the depolariser length and the initial degree of polarisation are discussed.
Keywords :
error analysis; fibre optic gyroscopes; integrated optics; optical fibre polarisation; optical fibre theory; Lyot depolariser length; bias errors modelling; fibre optic gyroscopes; integrated optics circuit; polarisation; rotation rate error source; simulation tool;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20040125
