State-Space Analysis of the Trident II Mark 6 Gyro.

Abstract

This thesis conducts a state-space analysis of the Mark 6 gyro used in the Trident II missile system. Optimal control techniques, utilizing a region controller, have been employed in designing a gyro controller. The response of the system to missile motion is examined and compared to the system response using the current control laws. It is shown that an optimal region controller reduces the gyro error in the system while effectively avoiding gimbal lock. a situation which exists when gyro orientation prevents missile motion from being isolated in an orthogonal three axis coordinate system. Recommendations for the application of additional modern control techniques are included. Keywords: Self contained navigation systems; Computer aided design. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168404

Entities

People

  • David L. Krueger

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Aeronautics
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Couplings
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Navigation
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Regulators
  • Simulations
  • Steady State
  • Transfer Functions

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers