One of the most ingenious of the devices intended for use in night landing, especially emergency landing, is a very simple optical instrument known as the Jenkins night altitude indicator. The design and operation of this instrument, which allows a pilot to determine the altitude of the aircraft, is discussed. The author discusses various modifications and improvements that might be made to the instrument.


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    Title :

    An Optical Altitude Indicator for Night Landing


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    Publication date :

    1923-01-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English



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