Gyroscopic Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
What are gyroscopes used for?
A
-artificial horizon
-attitude director
-direction indicator
-horizontal situation indicator
-turn & slip indicator
-turn coordinator
2
Q
What is gyroscopic stability based on?
A
-mass
-rotational speed
-distance between centre of rotation and centre of mass
3
Q
How many degrees of freedom does a tied gyro have?
A
2
4
Q
How many degrees of freedom does an earth gyro have?
A
2
5
Q
How many degrees of freedom does a rate gyro (RG) have?
A
1
6
Q
What position is the axis in a vertical gyro called?
A
Vertical
7
Q
How many laser ring gyros are used and why?
A
3
1 for each axis
8
Q
What types of gyro is a laser ring gyro?
A
Rate gyro
9
Q
What does CDMVT stand for?
A
Compass
Deviation
Magnetic
Variation
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