Directional gyros are used in aircraft cockpits to indicate direction of travel, as magnetic compasses can be inaccurate during flight. Gyroscopes maintain orientation, and the need for periodic correction is greater near the poles. Sophisticated aircraft use electronic slave gyros. Gyroscopes also work in space. A directional gyroscope, with the word gyroscope meaning gyroscope, is […]
A gyro trainer is a portable exercise equipment that contains a gyroscope to strengthen hand, wrist, and arm muscles. It is recommended by physical therapists for patients with wrist problems and can be used for a variety of exercises. It is easy to use and relatively low cost. A gyro trainer is portable exercise equipment […]
The gyroscope was invented by Leon Foucault to demonstrate the rotation of the earth. Modern gyroscopes have a constantly spinning rotor, creating a fixed orientation used for navigation. They are used in compasses for airplanes, spacecraft, boats, and even in the guidance systems of some missiles. The gyroscope was named by Leon Foucault, a French […]
