COmpact Ultra-stable Gyro for Absolute Reference (COUGAR)
Abstract
The COmpact Ultra-stable Gyro for Absolute Reference (COUGAR) program goal was to realize the fundamental performance potential of the resonant fiber optic gyro in combination with bandgap optical fiber (BGOF), ultra-stable compact lasers, phase conjugate elements, and silicon optical benches: a compact ultra-stable gyro for absolute reference applications. The COUGAR gyro has a practical and typical size (~ 4 inch diameter) featuring bias stability and sensitivity (or angle random walk), that is more than 100 times better than state-of-the-art gyroscopes. This program is transitioning via industry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 87b1d63aea2a3587e7021a17bf79db79