摘要:
The pseudo-random-bit sequence generators are clocked by separate clock signals of different frequency. The two pseudo-random-bit sequence generator outputs are logically combined by an exclusive-or gate to provide a pseudo-random-bit sequence generator which, when converted to analog signal has improved white noise characteristics.
摘要:
A screening method for a ring laser gyro capable of more accurately predicting the gyro's angular random walk upon completion of the built process is disclosed. A strong correlation exists between the angular random walk and a scale factor pulling term. Scale factor pulling is equivalent to the scale factor deviation measured at two rotational rates plus a positive scale factor correction term and is indicative of the effect of lockin on the scale factor. This screening method allows the removal of high ARW units from the production line at a point early on in their processing. By removing these gyros at this point in processing, unnecessary production steps and unnecessary value added operations are eliminated.
摘要:
Mirrors are tested separately at different distances to plasma in separate ring laser gyros. Testing mirrors a predetermined distance away from plasma in the gyros allows accelerated testing of the environment of the mirrors in gyros. The test results are graphed to also allow prediction of ring laser gyro life.
摘要:
An integrator in a ring laser gyro that produces an output for changing the path length is reset synchronously with a gyro dither signal to reduce gyro errors from the dithering operation during the reset.
摘要:
In an ring laser gyro, a path length modulation signal is applied to an amplifier with two gain levels and the amplifier's output is added to a path length transducer drive signal that changes the gyro's path length. When a path length reset signal is produced, the higher gain signal is selected and maintained for a short interval after the reset signal.
摘要:
Plasma is placed in ring laser gyro blocks to create laser beams for the operation of the ring laser gyro. The plasma is doped with a small portion of material that allows the ring laser gyro to operate for a long period of time.
摘要:
A circuit for controlling the run current in a ring laser gyro includes circuitry for sensing temperature, supplying a current to the ring laser gyro and controlling the current supplied to the ring laser gyro and the current varies depending on the temperature. The current changes at predetermined temperature points.
摘要:
A output mirror with a substrate that is doped with a radiation stabilizing material is used to reduce the adverse effects of long periods of exposure to radiation. The output mirror is capable of maintaining its transmissive characteristics when exposed to radiation and is used in radiation environments.
摘要:
A method performed during the processing of a ring laser gyro (RLG) will produce a long life in the RLG. The method includes filling the RLG with a gas mixture. A current is discharged within the RLG which will create certain reactions to condition the RLG for a long life.
摘要:
A path length control driver apparatus includes a base plate having a first central member having first and second opposite ends, a first outer rim membr and a first flexible annular diaphragm area having first and second opposite sides. The first flexible annular diaphragm area is between and integral with the first central member and the first outer rim member. A central axis passes centrally through the first and second opposite ends of the first central member. A first piezoelectric ceramic material has first and second opposing sides and the first side of the first piezoelectric ceramic material is rigidly affixed to the first flexible annular diaphragm area's first side. A second piezoelectric ceramic material has first and second opposing sides and the first side of the second piezolectric ceramic material is rigidly affixed to the first flexible annular diaphragm area's second side. A first annular ring electrode is rigidly affixed to the second side of the first piezoelectric ceramic material, and a second annular ring electrode is rigidly affixed to the second side of the second piezoelectric ceramic material. The first and second electrodes have selected annular ring widths of different sizes to provide a selected temperature sensitivity of movement of the central member along the central axis.