An infra-red horizon scanning mechanism is utilized in a multiple stage spin stabilized rocket that trails during initial flight. A horizon scanner is mounted at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and sweeps out a cone which senses the earth's horizon while the vehicle is at a slightly positive attitude and activates a rocket stage.


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    Title :

    Horizon Scanning Method for Firing Rocket Stage


    Contributors:
    F. Pierce (author)

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    1 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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