Mi-8 Gyroscopic Stabilisation
Published: Thursday 09 March 2006 - Updated: Wednesday 18 April 2007
Aim
To demonstrate the stabilisation properties of gyroscopes
Apparatus
- Electrically driven gyroscope
- CCD camera and mounts
- Monitor
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Description
An electrically driven gyroscope has a CCD camera attached to its axis. The gyroscope may be placed on a trolley or simply taken for a walk by the lecturer. The image displayed on the television monitor may be stabilised by energising the gyroscope. The image displayed will be essentially fixed in space no matter what motion is imparted to the gyroscope.