A GYROSCOPE FOR INERTIAL SYSTEMS
Abstract
A gyroscope for inertial systems with the sensing element suspended in a liquid is described. The stator of this element is fed by a current passing through the liquid. For the purpose of eliminating imbalance in the rotor during its operation, and imbalance arising from nonuniform abrasion of the bearings, a gapless rotor suspension is used. The bearings are constantly under the action of a constant fluid-pressure force through the hemispheres of the stator shell. For the purpose of centering the suspension of the inner Cardan ring in the liquid, electromagnets are used in the suspension; they are secured on the casing, are located diametrically along the three axes, and confine the sensing element in a central position with respect to the stabilization axes. For the purpose of eliminating the harmful effect on the rotor resulting from external forces caused by a possible structural asymmetry, the gyroscope casing is made to rotate about the rotor's own axis of rotation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 04, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0265717
Entities
People
- V.n. Timoshchenko
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center