Gyroscope, assisted GPS
A gyroscope is a Sensor, with which the exact location can be determined. A roundabout quickly turns in a moving warehouse. Due to the rotational forces, the position of the gyro remains unchanged, even if the phone is moved.
- Through the gyroscope in the direction of changes can be determined accurately. This Information is associated with distance measurements, can be determined by your current location.
- You go through a Tunnel, in which no GPS Signal is available, the gyroscope, and the lack of information available.
- The space station uses the gyro to determine the position in space.
- In model aircraft, the gyroscope is used to stabilize the control system against Wind.
- Many Smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the Huawai P10, have already a built-in gyro.
- You have an Android device, see "settings" and "display", if you can find the "Horizontal calibration". Then your device has a gyroscope.
- There are also various Appsthat you can find out whether your device with a gyro-compass is fitted.
Gyroscope assisted Navigation (Quelle:Pixabay.com)
Gyroscope for more fun
The motion sensor is not only used for Navigation. Games-Apps such as Pokémon GO, grab it.
- The gyroscope expands the control options of the Games.
- For example, you can move by Tilting the smartphone, the game character on the Display.
If you use your Smartphone for Navigation use would like to, you can to a navigation device grab. The rugged devices are quite expensive, but a great advantage is the longer life of the battery. So you will be guided safely to your destination.
