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Gimbal Lock
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A condition of a two-degree-of-freedom gyro wherein the
alignment of the spin axis with an axis of
freedom deprives the gyro of a degree of
freedom, and therefore of its useful properties.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
