Passive Laser Accelerometer

Clifford G. Walker

doi:10.1117/12.959577

19 November 1980 Passive Laser Accelerometer

Clifford G. Walker

Proceedings Volume 0255, Practical Electro-Optical Instruments and Techniques; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959577
Event: 1980 Huntsville Technical Symposium, 1980, Huntsville, United States

Abstract

The feasibility of using optics to measure inertial acceleration was investigated. The new concept was demonstrated using conventional optics in an open loop control mode. The experiements and analysis shows that the device is not resolution limited. This research study paves the way for the possibility of a new Strapdown Inertial System, an "Integrated Optics Strapdown Inertial System" utilizing a passive laser accelerometer and gyro, ideally implemented on a single "Chip" and a computer on a "Chip" which would allow the system to be packaged in a very small volume.

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Clifford G. Walker "Passive Laser Accelerometer", Proc. SPIE 0255, Practical Electro-Optical Instruments and Techniques, (19 November 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959577

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