This post will discuss the effect of Earth rotation on Gyro at different locations on Earth viz. equator and pole when observed from space and Earth.
Effect of Earth Rotation on Gyro – At Equator and Pole
effect of earth rotation
Path traced by Gyroscope
The path traced by Gyroscope is elliptical in nature and is finally settled towards the meridian. Lets find out how. Path traced by north end of Gyroscope The north end of the Gyro spin axis initially points at some point X, which is above the Earth’s horizontal and a bit east of the actual meridian. […]
