Fiber Optic Gyroscope Technology Improving Weapons Systems Performance

Autonomous vehicles require gyroscopes for navigation and stabilization of the platform in demanding battlefield, aerospace and undersea environments. Autonomous vehicles place tough demands on gyroscope technology, including extreme ruggedness, small-size, light-weight, low-cost, and low power operation. Also, slew-rates for gyros in autonomous vehicle applications can be very high and exceed the capabilities of many gyro systems.