Toy Gyroscope
Nuclear Submarine
Photo 2:
The nuclear powered submarine shown in Photo 1 and the communications satellite in Photo 2 both utilize the Electrostatically Suspended Gyroscope.
Communications satellite
The Electrostatically Suspended Gyroscope enables these modern marvels to accurately navigate both sea and space without relying on star charts.
People who contributed to the innovation of the gyroscope are Arnold Nordsieck and Howard Knoebel
Work cited:
Image source Figure 1.
Image source Figure 2.
Image
of toy gyroscope Tedco Original Toy Gyroscope - From Gyroscope.com.
Retrieved March 6, 2015, from
http://www.gyroscopes.co.uk/d.asp?product=TEDCO2
Image source Figure 2.
