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optical sighting device [1 record]

Record 1 2007-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

Line-of-sight wire. ... the operator acquires the target by means of an optical sighting device. [He] passes [the missile] to the signals needed to align it with the target ... These signals [are transmitted to the missile over wires].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Un engin à très courte portée pourra être guidé par un opérateur humain qui le suive à l'aide d'équipement optique de visée. Il communique par fils les ordres nécessaires pour le conduire vers le but.

Spanish

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