Fiber optic gyroscopes (FOGs) have been developed for vehicle navigation systems and are used in Toyota Motor Corporation models Mark II, Chaser and Cresta in Japan. Use of FOGs in these systems requires high reliability under a wide range of conditions, especially in a temperature range between -40 and 85 degree(s)C. In addition, a high cost-performance ratio is needed. We have developed optical and electrical systems that are inexpensive and can perform well. They are ready to be mass-produced. FOGs have already been installed in luxury automobiles, and will soon be included in more basic vehicles. We have developed more inexpensive FOGs for this purpose.
Fiber optic gyroscopes for vehicle navigation systems
Fiber Optic and Laser Sensors XI ; 1993 ; Boston,MA,United States
Proc. SPIE ; 2070
1994-03-09
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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