Presumably it hooks in electronically to the fire control system.Israr Hussain said:Hello there. I was interested to know that how a tiny gryo stabilizes a massive gun turret of a tank and how it stablilizes a 12.7 MM gun mounted on a tank or an APC? Its fine that gyro senses the change in orientation, but how does it maintain the orientation of a heavy gun like 12.7 mm?
Exactly. Can you guide me to a link where I can have the relevant stuff?phinds said:Presumably it hooks in electronically to the fire control system.
No, I was just throwing out a guess because your apparent incredulity seemed misplaced.Israr Hussain said:Exactly. Can you guide me to a link where I can have the relevant stuff?
Well I am a student and want to do a project on this topic.Bystander said:If you didn't get the depot manuals with the ordnance, that's the breaks.
Israr Hussain said:Hello there. I was interested to know that how a tiny gryo stabilizes a massive gun turret of a tank and how it stablilizes a 12.7 MM gun mounted on a tank or an APC? Its fine that gyro senses the change in orientation, but how does it maintain the orientation of a heavy gun like 12.7 mm?
in the case of tanks the gyro is a reference of level and plumb which the control system uses to compensate the position of the gun in reference to the tank and the gyro which keeps the gun pointed in the direction and at the elevation the crew/fire control has input.its not instantaneous if you hit a bump at just the last second you'll still miss.aaa16797 said:Well the gyro helps the balance, but I am guessing there would be some large metal plates sitting on the gyro that support the heavy artillery
A gyro, short for gyroscope, is a device that uses the principle of angular momentum to measure or maintain orientation and stability. It consists of a spinning disc or wheel that is mounted on an axis and can freely rotate in any direction. When the gyro is moved or rotated, it will maintain its orientation in space due to the conservation of angular momentum.
The purpose of stabilization in a gyro is to minimize or eliminate any unwanted movement or rotation of a system. This can be achieved by using the gyro's ability to maintain its orientation in space and making adjustments accordingly to counteract any external forces acting on the system.
There are three main types of gyros used for stabilization: mechanical gyros, optical gyros, and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) gyros. Mechanical gyros use a spinning mass to measure or maintain orientation, while optical gyros use the interference of light to detect rotation. MEMS gyros use microscopic vibrating structures to detect rotation.
Aircrafts use gyroscopes for stabilization in various ways. One common use is in the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), which uses multiple gyroscopes to measure and maintain the aircraft's attitude and heading. Gyros are also used in autopilot systems to maintain the aircraft's stability and direction.
Gyro stabilization has a wide range of applications in addition to aircrafts. It is used in navigation systems, such as GPS, to accurately determine position and direction. It is also used in cameras and camcorders to minimize shaky footage. In robotics, gyros are used for stability and control, and in consumer electronics, they are used in image stabilization for smartphones and gaming controllers.