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ASTRO TRACKER [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

A navigation equipment which automatically acquires and continuously tracks a celestial body in azimuth and altitude.

OBS

astro-tracker: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • astro tracker

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Équipement de navigation astronomique qui reste braqué automatiquement sur un corps céleste dont il mesure l'azimut et la hauteur.

OBS

astro-ravitailleur : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Key term(s)
  • astro ravitailleur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
DEF

Equipo de navegación que engancha automáticamente y sigue de forma continua un cuerpo celeste en azimut y altitud.

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