Abstract: Systems and methods related to gyroscope related applications. A platform having at least one torus shaped channel that is filled with a liquid is used in conjunction with at least one marker to determine the direction of forces applied to the platform. Each marker is neutrally buoyant within the liquid and a marker tracking system is used to determine the displacement of the marker from its resting place after a force has been applied to the platform. The tracking system may be based on at least one digital camera in conjunction with suitable image processing software to determine the marker's position before, during, and after the force has been applied. A gyroscope can be constructed using three such platforms with each platform being orthogonal to the other two. Each platform may have multiple concentric channels with a common center with each channel having a different sensitivity to the applied forces.
Abstract: A method for adjusting a control moment gyroscope array includes receiving a stream and directing the stream to adjust momentum in the control moment gyroscope.