An orbital and entry tracking accessory or attachment is described which can be mounted on a globe to provide a rapid means of determining range requirements for entry vehicles returning from any orbit to any desired landing site with reasonable accuracy. The device is constructed of clear plastic strip material, and comprises a support ring, a calibrated orbital track member rigidly carried by the support ring, and a calibrated lateral range member pivotally coupled to the support ring at points such that the lateral range member is always oriented normally to the orbital track member. The assembly is mountable on the globe relatively snugly, but freely movable. At least one of the members has a detachable coupling which permits placement of the device on the globe.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Orbital and Entry Tracking Accessory for Globes


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    Dynamic behavior of eye globes

    Anliker, M. / Tuffias, R. H. | NTRS | 1967