Stability criterion for parameter-dependent gyroscopic systems

A stability criterion for parameter-dependent gyroscopic systems is established and three examples are used to illustrate its application to typical engineering problems. In a number of practical situations, the criterion can be used to predict system stability with little actual computation and without solving any eigenvalue problem or approximating the eigenvalue locus. Thus, the criterion provides designers with a quick and accurate tool for assessing the stability consequences of potential design changes.