Light array for providing passive rendezvous guidance between closing aircraft spacecraft and the like
US4763125A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 1987 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A passive type forward/aft indicator for mounting on an aircraft refueling tanker. The indicator providing the appearance of an ascending liquid thermometer for guiding an aircraft to be refueled. The indicator providing proper longitudinal positioning underneath the tanker. The indicator can be used equally well for space docking and other types of rendezvous missions.
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