On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:14:57 -0700, Joe wrote:

I heard on ABC news that the Navy Seals used "Gyro Stabalized" rifles to
take out the pirates.

same concept as a motion-control camera system, a series of gyros null
out motion by way of manipulating gyroscopic precession forces

another Canadian invention by the way

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On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:14:57 -0700, Joe wrote:

I heard on ABC news that the Navy Seals used "Gyro Stabalized" rifles to
take out the pirates.

same concept as a motion-control camera system, a series of gyros null
out motion by way of manipulating gyroscopic precession forces

All gyros do is indicate an absolute vector in space. If they are
precessing, then they lost their absolute vector. The mechanical gyros are
mounted so they experience no force at all, their position is read relative
to the frame they are housed in. Laser ring gyros don't precess and exert no
force.


another Canadian invention by the way

As was fire, the wheel and time travel.


you're welcome...

No, you're welcome!