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.


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    Title :

    Attitude reference devices for space vehicle


    Additional title:

    IRE -- Proc


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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