Gyroscope

Gyroscopes use the principle of angular momentum to maintain their orientation relative to the Earth's axis. Angular momentum is the tendency for a system's spin to remain constant unless subjected to external torque. A gyroscope typically consists of a spinning rotor and a set of gimbals or pivoted supports. The greater the wheel's mass and the faster it spins, the greater the rigidity. Gyroscopes are used in a variety of applications, including: Balance: The inner ear, also known as the vestibular system, acts as an internal gyroscope. MEMS (microelectromechanical system) gyros: These are small, inexpensive sensors that measure angular velocity. When choosing a gyroscope, you can consider things like: Range Sensitivity Nonlinearity Initial bias error Bias stability Output noise Linear acceleration effect Bandwidth