The Laser Gyro and the Air Force
Abstract
The Laser Gyro was first demonstrated in the laboratory as a rotation sensor in 1963. This laser gyro was one meter square and could detect rates as low as 50 deg/hr. Since that time, size has been reduced to centimeters and the accuracies attained are commensurate with a one mile/hr navigator. This paper presents a discussion on the current status of laser gyro technology. Included are: (1) a chronological discussion of laser gyro technology development highlights; (2) problems that must be solved; (3) a discussion of Air Force laser gyro plans; and (4) a discussion of the future of laser gyro technology development.
- Publication:
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NAECON 1977; Proceedings of the National Aerospace and Electronics Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977naec.conf.1023M
- Keywords:
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- Instrument Errors;
- Laser Applications;
- Military Aviation;
- Navigation Instruments;
- Optical Gyroscopes;
- Air Defense;
- Military Technology;
- Navigators;
- Optical Measuring Instruments;
- Technology Assessment;
- Instrumentation and Photography