Gyrometer

/dʒaɪˈrɑːmɪtər/ noun

Definition

An instrument that measures rotation or angular velocity, similar to a gyroscope but focused on measuring rotational speed.

Etymology

From Greek 'gyros' (rotation) + 'metron' (measure). A scientific instrument combining the concept of rotation with measurement principles.

Kelly Says

Gyrometers are the instruments that tell spacecraft exactly how fast they're spinning—without them, satellites would tumble uncontrollably through space.

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