A previous analysis of the dynamics of this novel form of gyroscopic instrument is extended to include its response to vibratory inputs. Experimental results are presented which confirm the theoretical predictions both for constant-rate inputs and for vibratory excitation. In particular, it is shown that the tuned oscillogyro, which is the usual operational form of the instrument, is sensitive to excitation at twice the tuning frequency.
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