MECHANIZATION EQUATIONS FOR A SCHULER-TUNED INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM VERTICALLY ALIGNED TO THE MASS-ATTRACTION GRAVITY VECTOR

Abstract

A navigation scheme is investigated that uses a Schuler-tuned inertial platform that is maintained orthogonal to the mass-attraction gravity vector. The expressions for platform acceleration and velocity are developed, and a mechanization to achieve navigation is determined. Results indicate that an inertial platform that is not torqued in the vertical axis can be readily mechanized to seek a mass-attraction vertical and to accomplish navigation on earth.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0406113

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