18298704. MODULATION FOR THERMAL STABILITY IN RESONATOR FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE (RFOG) simplified abstract (HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.)
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MODULATION FOR THERMAL STABILITY IN RESONATOR FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE (RFOG)
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Glen A. Sanders of Scottsdale AZ (US)
Marc Smiciklas of Phoenix AZ (US)
MODULATION FOR THERMAL STABILITY IN RESONATOR FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE (RFOG) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18298704 titled 'MODULATION FOR THERMAL STABILITY IN RESONATOR FIBER OPTIC GYROSCOPE (RFOG)
The abstract describes a method for a resonant fiber optic gyroscope, involving locking the frequency of a master laser to a resonant frequency of a fiber optic resonator, phase locking a slave laser to the master laser at an offset frequency, combining the light waves from both lasers, launching the combined light wave in the fiber optic resonator, and shifting the frequency of the master laser to avoid interference.
- Locking the frequency of a master laser to a resonant frequency of a fiber optic resonator
- Phase locking a slave laser to the master laser at an offset frequency
- Combining the light waves from the master and slave lasers
- Launching the combined light wave in the fiber optic resonator
- Shifting the frequency of the master laser to avoid interference
Potential Applications: - Navigation systems - Robotics - Aerospace industry
Problems Solved: - Interference issues in fiber optic gyroscopes - Frequency locking challenges
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in navigation systems - Enhanced performance in robotics - Increased reliability in aerospace applications
Commercial Applications: Resonant fiber optic gyroscopes can be used in various commercial applications such as navigation systems for autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture, and unmanned aerial vehicles, among others.
Prior Art: Prior research in fiber optic gyroscopes and resonant frequency locking techniques can provide valuable insights into the development of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in fiber optic gyroscopes, resonant frequency locking, and related technologies to enhance the performance and applications of this method.
Questions about Resonant Fiber Optic Gyroscopes: 1. How does resonant frequency locking improve the performance of fiber optic gyroscopes? 2. What are the key challenges in implementing resonant fiber optic gyroscopes in commercial applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for a resonant fiber optic gyroscope is provided. The method includes locking a frequency of a light wave from a master laser to a resonant frequency of a fiber optic resonator; phase locking a first slave laser to the frequency of the master laser at a first offset frequency; combining the light wave from the master laser with a light wave from the first slave laser; launching the combined light wave in the clockwise (CW) direction in the fiber optic resonator; and prior to combining the light wave from the master laser and the light wave from the first slave laser, shifting the frequency of the light wave from the master laser to avoid interference with a signal produced by pick-up in the first slave laser, that includes a light wave at the frequency of the light wave from the master laser.
