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Gyroscopes and attitude

8 min read

Two properties

Rigidity: a spinning gyro keeps its direction in space.

Precession: a force on its rim acts 90° further round in the direction of rotation.

IN THIS LESSON

  • Instruments
  • Modern sensors

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