Accession Number:

AD0743832

Title:

Fundamental Geokinetic Considerations in Multiple Position Gyrocompassing

Descriptive Note:

Environmental research papers

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LABS HANSCOM AFB MA

Personal Author(s):

• Rhoades, Thomas S.

Report Date:

1972-03-22

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

The inertial process of multiple position gyrocompassing is analyzed to determine performance deviations due to the geokinetic error sources of tilt, tilt rate and polar wobble.

Descriptors:

• *INERTIAL GUIDANCE
• ALIGNMENT
• ERRORS
• INSTRUMENTATION
• GYROSCOPES

Subject Categories:

• Navigation and Guidance

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE