Research on SAW Sensor Bias Stability

Abstract

The objective is to develop SAW accelerometers with improved bias stability characteristics for moderately accurate inertial navigation. Methods of fabricating dual-resonator crystals with low absolute and differential aging characteristics have been developed. Tests have been performed on integrated noise levels for simulated guidance system mission times of up to 20 minutes. Error rates less than 50 meters per hour in position of accuracy have been achieved. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122987

Entities

People

  • A. P. Andrews
  • E. J. Staples

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Cantilever Beams
  • Data Acquisition
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Difference Frequency
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Surface Acoustic Waves
  • Transducers

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.