Two-axis gimbal arrangement

A gyroscopically stabilized optical seeker for use in a cannon-launched projectile is shown to include a gimbal arrangement wherein a two-axis rate gyroscope and associated torque motors are utilized to attain the requisite stabilization however such seeker is oriented with respect to such projectil...

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Main Authors LATORRE; RICHARD R, LEVITT; BARRY N, BECKERLEG; RICHARD A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.06.1993
Subjects
AIMING
BLASTING
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WEAPON SIGHTS
WEAPONS
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Summary:A gyroscopically stabilized optical seeker for use in a cannon-launched projectile is shown to include a gimbal arrangement wherein a two-axis rate gyroscope and associated torque motors are utilized to attain the requisite stabilization however such seeker is oriented with respect to such projectile, the two-axis rate gyroscope being arranged so that the complete optical system, including the detector unit, may be mounted on the inner gimbal.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19820356700