The astronomical method of determining position is universally used in marine navigation and may also be of service in aerial navigation. The practical application of the method, however, must be modified and adapted to conform to the requirements of aviation. Much of this work of adaptation has already been accomplished, but being scattered through various technical journals in a number of languages, is not readily available. This report is for the purpose of collecting under one cover such previous work as appears to be of value to the aerial navigator, comparing instruments and methods, indicating the best practice, and suggesting future developments. The various methods of determining position and their application and value are outlined, and a brief resume of the theory of the astronomical method is given. Observation instruments are described in detail. A complete discussion of the reduction of observations follows, including a rapid method of finding position from the altitudes of two stars. Maps and map cases are briefly considered. A bibliography of the subject is appended.
Astronomical Methods in Aerial Navigation
1925-01-01
Sonstige
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Engineering Index Backfile | 1938
Engineering Index Backfile | 1938
Simplifying astronomical navigation
Engineering Index Backfile | 1937
Tables for use in aero navigation by astronomical methods
Engineering Index Backfile | 1931
|