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Comprehensive specifications and technical information
Quick Overview
The Metal Coriolis Vibratory Gyroscope (CVG) is used in weapon-mounted systems, attitude stabilization platforms, and space applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | B110 × L110 × H90 |
| Weight (g) | 1000 |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 6 W |
| Communication Interface | RS-422 |
| Design Life | 8 years |
| Bandwidth | ≥ 20 Hz |
| Bias | ≤ 5 °/h |
| Bias Stability (1σ, full temperature) | ≤ 10 °/h |
| Bias Repeatability (1σ) | ≤ 1 °/h |
| Bias Instability (1σ) | ≤ 0.1 °/h |
| Angle Random Walk | ≤ 0.007 °/√h |
| Measurement Range | −20°/s to +20°/s |
| Scale Factor | 10,000 LSB/°/s |
Key Features
- High reliability
- Space-qualified
Applications
- Used for attitude sensing, stabilization, and control in satellite constellations, aerospace systems, and space-grade inertial navigation platforms.
Documentation & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Metal Coriolis Vibratory Gyroscope (CVG)
What bias performance does the Metal CVG provide?
The gyroscope offers a bias of no more than 5°/h, bias instability of 0.1°/h, and an angle random walk of 0.007°/√h.
What measurement range and scale factor does it offer?
It measures angular rate from −20 to +20°/s with a scale factor of 10,000 LSB per °/s.
What are the design life and power consumption?
The gyroscope has an 8-year design life and consumes no more than 6 W.
What bandwidth and interface does it use?
It provides a bandwidth of at least 20 Hz and communicates over RS-422, weighing about 1000 g.
What applications is the Metal CVG suited to?
It supports attitude sensing, stabilization, and control in satellite constellations and space-grade inertial navigation platforms.
