Semi-Active Laser Seeker Gyroscope.

Abstract

A gyro in which an elastomeric material is used as a spherical bearing surface in an air bearing type gyro to sustain 12,5000 g set back acceleration level during gun launch and have the capability of surviving the launch phase in a non-functioning mode and then being operative in post-launch lower-g environments as a stabilized/torquing seeker capable of tracking laser illuminated moving target so as to enable the gyro to be used for guided projectile systems. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADD006533

Entities

People

  • Aubrey Rodgers
  • William G. Robertson

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearings
  • Environment
  • Gas Bearings
  • Guided Projectiles
  • Guided Weapons
  • Gyroscopes
  • Laser Seekers
  • Materials
  • Moving Targets
  • Projectiles
  • Target Seekers
  • Targets
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy