Azimuth Transfer Scheme for a Strapdown Inertial Measurement Unit.

Abstract

The system for aiming of a missile strapdown Inertial Measurement Unit for cases in which the IMU does not possess the capability of self-aiming involves no mechanical link between northfinder and IMU which would require uncoupling prior to launch to avoid expending the northfinder. The technique maintains an automatic, hands-off capability by use of a laser link for azimuth transfer rather than a manual, optical link. The northfinder and laser system are launcher mounted and are therefore not expended with the missile.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 26, 1982
Accession Number
ADD009863

Entities

People

  • Harold V. White

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Launchers
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy