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Aerial navigation by dead reckoningThe problem to be solved, as presented to the pilot or observer of an aircraft, is as follows: The aircraft starting from A must land at B, the only data being the speed of the airplane, the altitude and the orientation D of the course. The above data would be amply sufficient, were it not for the fact that the airplane is constantly subjected to a wind of variable direction and strength.
Document ID
19930083032
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Maffert, Pierre
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1922
Report/Patent Number
NACA-TM-117
Report Number: NACA-TM-117
Accession Number
93R12322
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
AIR NAVIGATION - DEAD RECKONING
NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS - DRIFT INDICATORS
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