The application of
fluorosilicone oil in inertial navigation system (INS) is not directly reflected in the core functional parts of the navigation system, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes or navigation computers, but may be considered as its auxiliary components or external environments. The following is an analysis of the possible application scenarios of fluorosilicone oil in inertial navigation system:
1. Application as lubricant
Lubrication of mechanical parts:
Inertial navigation system contains many precision mechanical parts, such as rotating parts of gyroscopes, sensitive elements of accelerometers, etc. When these parts rotate or move at high speed, good lubrication is required to reduce friction and wear to ensure the stability and accuracy of the system. Fluorosilicone oil can be used as a lubricant for these mechanical parts due to its excellent high and low temperature resistance, chemical stability and low volatility.
Seal lubrication:
Seals in inertial navigation system, such as O-rings, gaskets, etc., also need lubrication to reduce friction and wear and prevent leakage. Fluorosilicone oil has good lubricity and sealing properties and can be used for lubrication and sealing of these seals.
2. Consideration of environmental adaptability
Adaptability to extreme environments:
Inertial navigation systems may need to work in extreme environments, such as high temperature, low temperature, high humidity, strong magnetic field, etc. Fluorosilicone oil can maintain its performance stability in these extreme environments due to its excellent weather resistance and chemical stability, providing necessary lubrication and sealing support for inertial navigation systems.
Chemical inertness:
Fluorosilicone oil is chemically inert to a variety of chemicals and is not easy to react with these substances. This allows fluorosilicone oil to maintain its performance stability in inertial navigation systems, especially when in contact with certain chemical reagents or lubricants, and will not cause pollution or damage to the system.
3. Indirect applications and considerations
Although fluorosilicone oil is not directly involved in the navigation calculation or signal processing process of the inertial navigation system, its role in the auxiliary components and environmental adaptability of the system cannot be ignored. For example, fluorosilicone oil can be used to lubricate and seal external devices or sensors connected to the inertial navigation system to ensure that the connection between these devices and the system is stable and reliable. In addition, when designing and selecting an inertial navigation system, it is also necessary to consider the environment in which the system is located and the extreme conditions that may be encountered, so as to select appropriate lubricants (such as fluorosilicone oil) to ensure the normal operation and accuracy of the system.
In summary, fluorosilicone oil is mainly used as a lubricant and environmental adaptability consideration in inertial navigation systems. Although it is not directly involved in navigation calculations or signal processing, it plays an important role in ensuring system stability and accuracy.