Accession Number:

AD0842779

Title:

Design Proof Test Report for Centaur Sun Tracker and Sun Detector, Dwg. No. 55-40006 and 55-40007.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Barber, A. D.

Report Date:

1960-01-09

Pagination or Media Count:

54.0

Abstract:

This report describes the test equipment and procedures required for design proof testing of two sun detectors and one sun tracker used in the Centaur celestial guidance system.

Descriptors:

• *AUTOMATIC PILOTS)
• (*LAUNCH VEHICLES
• (*CELESTIAL GUIDANCE
• DETECTORS)
• STAR TRACKERS
• TOLERANCES(MECHANICS)
• THERMAL STABILITY
• VIBRATION
• RESONANT FREQUENCY
• CALIBRATION
• RELIABILITY(ELECTRONICS)

Subject Categories:

• Space Navigation and Guidance
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE