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Resonant fiber optic gyroscope with three-frequency differential detection by sideband locking
Optics Express
|April 1, 2020
Summary
A novel three-frequency differential detection scheme suppresses backscattering noise in resonator fiber optic gyroscopes (RFOGs). This technique significantly enhances RFOG accuracy and performance for practical applications.
Area of Science:
- Optics
- Photonics
- Sensor Technology
Background:
- Resonator Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (RFOGs) are crucial for inertial navigation.
- Backscattering noise limits the accuracy and performance of RFOGs.
- Existing methods struggle to effectively mitigate backscattering noise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a new scheme for suppressing backscattering noise in RFOGs.
- To improve the bias stability and angular random walk (ARW) of RFOGs.
- To enhance the practical applicability of RFOG technology.
Main Methods:
- A three-frequency differential detection scheme utilizing sideband locking.
- Modulating light paths at different frequencies to generate sidebands.
- Locking first-order sidebands to resonance peaks and suppressing carriers.
Main Results:
- Effective suppression of backscattering noise was achieved.
- Achieved a bias stability of 0.9°/h.
- Demonstrated an angular random walk (ARW) of 0.016°/√h.
Conclusions:
- The proposed scheme effectively suppresses backscattering noise.
- The technique significantly improves RFOG performance metrics.
- This method offers a viable solution for enhancing RFOG accuracy in real-world applications.
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