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GUIDANCE COMPUTER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- guidance computer
1, record 1, English, guidance%20computer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The guidance computer was driving the rocket engine. At 7,200 feet with the landing site about five miles ahead, the computer ordered manoeuvers to tilt the bug-shaped craft almost upright. 2, record 1, English, - guidance%20computer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Apollo, lunar module guidance computer. 3, record 1, English, - guidance%20computer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur de guidage
1, record 1, French, ordinateur%20de%20guidage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ordinateur de guidage est essentiel pour l'atterrissage précis que doivent faire les deux explorateurs lunaires dans l'océan des Tempêtes. 2, record 1, French, - ordinateur%20de%20guidage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ordinateur de guidage Apollo; ordinateur de guidage du module lunaire. 3, record 1, French, - ordinateur%20de%20guidage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- guidance computer
1, record 2, English, guidance%20computer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur de bord
1, record 2, French, ordinateur%20de%20bord
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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