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Description of a dual fail operational redundant strapdown inertial measurement unit for integrated avionics systems researchAn experimental redundant strapdown inertial measurement unit (RSDIMU) is developed as a link to satisfy safety and reliability considerations in the integrated avionics concept. The unit includes four two degree-of-freedom tuned rotor gyros, and four accelerometers in a skewed and separable semioctahedral array. These sensors are coupled to four microprocessors which compensate sensor errors. These microprocessors are interfaced with two flight computers which process failure detection, isolation, redundancy management, and general flight control/navigation algorithms. Since the RSDIMU is a developmental unit, it is imperative that the flight computers provide special visibility and facility in algorithm modification.
Document ID
19820006969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bryant, W. H.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Morrell, F. R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Ruggedized Minicomputer Hardware and Software Topics, 1981
Subject Category
Computer Systems
Accession Number
82N14842
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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