Attitude sensing device is described which uses two narrow infrared scanning beams to provide simple means of establishing vertical reference line from orbiting space vehicle to planet under observation; device also measures several vehicle parameters, specifically, roll, pitch and yaw about local vertical, and altitude.
Attitude reference devices for space vehicle
IRE -- Proc
Institute of Radio Engineers -- Proceedings ; 48 , n 4
1960
6 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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