Mechanical Design of an Omni-Directional Sensor Mount

Abstract

This effort has been directed to development and demonstration of a gimbal mount capable of 180 degree singularity- free pitch and yaw motion about a two-axis center, avoiding the common problem of gimbal lock. In phase I, design of the model was completed. This report documents the transformation of the design to a fully functional device, meeting the design goals (not just the minimum acceptable performance) for a gimbal suitable for use as a mount in a satellite communication link. The gimbal has been installed in the AFRL Satellite Communication Testbed located in the Watson Laboratory of SUNY Binghamton; it will be available for remote experimentation through the NSF established internet capability at the University.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA408440

Entities

People

  • Mark E. Rosheim

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Directional
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Laser Beams
  • Manufacturing
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Satellite Communications
  • Space Systems
  • Universities
  • User Interface

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers