Schuler compensation

The Schuler compensation ( Schuler coordination , Schuler tuning ) is understood to mean the constructive definition of the oscillation period of oscillating gyro devices used for navigation (artificial horizon, gyro compass, etc.) at approx. 84.4 minutes. This ensures that accelerations acting on a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.) result in little or no display error on the gyro device. For more information, see the Schuler period .

According to the oscillation duration equations for the respective device (gyro theory), in particular the angular momentum (gyro mass, mass distribution, speed, possibly pendulum length and damping properties) must be determined and implemented constructively. Because of the extremely long period of oscillation, this is not an easy undertaking. For example, very high speeds and low damping are required.

Individual evidence

↑ Maximilian Schuler: The disturbance of pendulum and gyroscopic apparatus by the acceleration of the vehicle. In: Physikalische Zeitschrift 24, page 344 (1923). Retrieved September 22, 2018 .

[1] Maximilian Schuler: The disturbance of pendulum and gyroscopic apparatus by the acceleration of the vehicle. In: Physikalische Zeitschrift 24, page 344 (1923). Retrieved September 22, 2018 .