L3 Communications MX-15i - Gimbal

Chapter 3 - Turret TM00358 Rev. A
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3.1.3 Gimbal
The gimbal is the outer dome that electro-mechanically steers and stabilizes an internal sensor payload. The major
functions of the gimbal are to:
• Stabilize sensors
• Measure the optical bench’s line-of-sight
• Align the INS
• Protect the payload from environmental exposure