Piezoelectric Gyro Sensor Technology

This paper gives an insight into the piezoelectric gyro sensor technology including theprinciple of operation, performance-limiting phenomenon, etc. With a brief account ofconventional gyro sensor technologies, a detailed discussion on piezoelectric vibrating structuregyro sensor technology has been given. The performance of various forms of vibrating structurepiezoelectric gyros, including future trends, has been highlighted.

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