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PRECESS DIRECTIONAL GYROSCOPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

To precess the DG [directional gyro], a DC [direct current] signal is applied to the torquer of the microsyn mounted on the sensitive axis.

Key term(s)
  • precess the directional gyroscope
  • precess the directional gyro

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
CONT

Pour faire précessionner le [gyroscope] directionnel un signal en courant continu est appliqué au moteur couple du microsyn qui est monté sur l'axe sensible.

Key term(s)
  • faire précessionner le gyroscope directionnel
  • faire précesser le gyroscope directionnel

Spanish

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