Gyro

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Gyro

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1. A device which utilizes the angular momentum of a spinning mass (rotor) to sense angular motion of its base about one or two axes orthogonal to the spin axis. Also called gyroscope. </dd>
This definition does not include more complex systems such as stable platforms using gyros as components. </dd>
2. Short for directional gyro, gyrocompass , etc. [[/a>|/a> ]]

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use