Test Results of Prototype Fiber Optic Gyros

M. S. Bielas, R. C. Dankwort, T. F. El-Wailly, L. F. Stokes

Abstract:	Fiber Optic Gyro performance has progressed sufficiently to allow productization for several applications. Data from a prototype gyro is presented showing a stable bias (< 0.1 deg/hr) over 0 to 40°C environment with low random noise (0.006 deg vhr) and modest open-loop scale factor stability (0. 2%). Its 1 ow power consumption, light weight, and potential for low cost and high reliability make it ideal for many applications. Research and development is ongoing to improve scale factor stability to the parts-per-million range. A brassboard closed-loop gyro with 30 ppm scale factor accuracy is described.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 1988 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation January 26 - 29, 1988 Santa Barbara, CA
Pages:	99 - 103
Cite this article:	Bielas, M. S., Dankwort, R. C., El-Wailly, T. F., Stokes, L. F., "Test Results of Prototype Fiber Optic Gyros," Proceedings of the 1988 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, Santa Barbara, CA, January 1988, pp. 99-103.
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