Instrumentationmedium#461
The primary advantage of a ring laser gyro (RLG) over a mechanical gyro is:
A
No moving parts, higher reliability, and no mechanical drift
CorrectB
Lower cost
C
Higher spin speed
D
Ability to measure magnetic heading directly
Explanation
Ring laser gyros have no spinning mass, eliminating mechanical wear and drift, providing superior accuracy and reliability.
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