RECTANGULAR LASER GYRO

摘要

A compact and reliable dithered ring laser gyroscope utilizes a rectangular laser path geometry to reduce scattering and thereby improve anti-locking capabilities of the laser gyroscope. In addition, the rectangular geometry serves to reduce the overall size of the laser gyroscope and permits the mounting of the anti-lock mechanical dithering drive mechanism centrally within the laser gyroscope unit. A counterweight is also provided to reduce the transfer of vibrations from the unit to its housing and thus to its environment.