A beacon system was designed and tested for use in recovering rockets and data stored therein. A miniature radio beacon is carried aloft with the rocket and ejected just before rocket impact. The beacon capsule impacts near the rocket, erects an antenna, and transmits a direction-finding signal at 242.00 Mc=0.005 percent for an estimated 10- to 16-hr period. Tests show that the beacon can withstand rugged flight environment, including high-speed release from altitudes exceeding 1000 ft above ground and subsequent 4000-g impact against rocky terrain. Theoretical aerodynamic and ground-impact investigations were performed, simulated flight and impact tests were conducted, and numerous electronic and mechanical instruments were developed. (Author)


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    Title :

    Airborne Radio Beacon for Ground-Impact Recovery Operations


    Contributors:
    J. M. Meek (author) / D. T. Lokerson (author)

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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