Feasibility tests of the floated multisensor
Abstract
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, (CSDL) multisensor is based upon a single-degree-of-freedom integrating gyro with the output axis purposely unbalanced to obtain pendulosity; thus, specific force, in addition to angular rate, can be measured. The multifunction capability of each component will permit low cost redundant systems in the 1-nmi/h class. Three multisensors can instrument a six-function platform with three redundant channels. The feasibility testing has demonstrated the basic potential of the multisensor concept for avionic, tactical-guidance, and navigation application in the 0.1-1 nmi/h performance range.
- Publication:
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NAECON '77; Proceedings of the National Aerospace and Electronics Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977naec.conf.1251W
- Keywords:
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- Accelerometers;
- Feasibility Analysis;
- Gyroscopes;
- Inertial Navigation;
- Performance Tests;
- Air Navigation;
- Angular Acceleration;
- Cross Coupling;
- Degrees Of Freedom;
- Design Analysis;
- Force Distribution;
- Gyroscopic Pendulums;
- Gyroscopic Stability;
- Inertial Platforms;
- Optimization;
- Sensitivity;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking