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instrument unit [3 records]

Record 1 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
DEF

The part of a launch vehicle containing the guidance and control equipment, telemetry transmitter and other electronic devices.

OBS

On contemporary three-stage vehicles, for example, the instrument units is an integral part of the third stage, the last stage to be ignited.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
OBS

if the Saturn instrument unit inertial platform fails, the crew can switch guidance to the command module systems for first-stage powered flight automatic control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Le module de guidage automatique, cerveau des fusées porteuses [...] il contient le système de navigation de guidage et de contrôle [...] chargé de la direction de l'engin sur l'orbite terrestre

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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