Methods and systems for reducing angular velocity using a gyroscope array
US8346538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/286
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for reducing angular velocity of a vehicle using a gyroscope array. A method comprises dithering a gyroscope of the gyroscope array, obtaining current through a gimbal motor of the gyroscope while dithering the gyroscope, determining a gimbal rate command to reduce angular velocity of the vehicle based on the current through the gimbal motor obtained while dithering the gyroscope, and operating the gimbal motor of the gyroscope based on the gimbal rate command.
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