Abstract

The assembly of fiber optic gyros (FOGs) is currently a very labor intensive and expensive process which is driven by the extreme accuracy required in assembling the various components. Although the significant technology advantages of FOGs are very appealing, system insertion to date has been inhibited because of high cost. The Air Force awarded this four year program to Litton Systems, Inc., Guidance and Control Systems Division in September 1993 with an objective of reducing FOG cost to $1000/axis with a goal of $500/axis.

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