Manual Data Insertion Unit (MDIU), developed by IBM, will permit Gemini pilots to manually change basic data used by guidance computer in controlling flight; through 2 small panels in cockpit, astronauts can introduce 20 categories of information into computer, including updated altitude and velocity from radar tracking stations, new time to retrograde in event of shortened mission and changes in air density coefficients affecting re-entry guidance; cockpit elements of MDIU and operation.


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    Title :

    Cockpit unit will allow gemini astronauts to alter flight plan


    Additional title:

    Missiles Rockets


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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