LIGHTWEIGHT GYRO AZIMUTH THEODOLITE (LEAR NORTH SEEKING GYRO MODEL NO. 11NG530A)

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Abstract:

Engineering tests of a lightweight gyro azimuth theodolite were performed at the GIMRADA test areas at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and Fort Greely, Alaska. This instrument consists of a theodolite mounted on a gyroscopic reference nit, a combined electronic control unit and carrying case, and a tripod. The instrument is powered by internal batteries, weighs 31 pounds 6 ounces, and after 20 minutes operation time will permit read out of azimuth to any target sighted through the theodolite telescope. Testing under various conditions demonstrated that accuracies of 0.38 mil standard deviation or better could be obtained with the instrument.

Author(s):
Flowe, Robert T. ; Bright, Duane C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER GEODESY INTELLIGENCE AND MAPPING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Engineering test rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0409872
Pagination:
0081

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GIMRADA-TR-11
Task Number(s):
1S643315D57811
Project Number(s):
2-S-3020-01
Monitor Series:
GIMRADA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*THEODOLITES, CONTROL SYSTEMS, REGIONS, LIGHTWEIGHT, READ OUT TECHNIQUES, BATTERY COMPONENTS, GYROSCOPES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Navigation and Guidance
Report Date:
1963 Feb 21