VSG cylinder from VSG assembly

Made:
1996-1997 in Plymouth

VSG cylinder from VSG assembly, vibrating element from solid-state gyroscope, rod made from sintered powder which is then machined into shape, with pattern applied with silk screen printing.

Details

Category:
Materials Science Gallery
Object Number:
2005-717
Materials:
lead zirconate titanate (PZT)
Measurements:
overall: 25 x 27 mm
type:
vsg cylinder
credit:
British Aerospace Systems and Engineering (BASE) Ltd