Automatic steering system for aircraft carriers developed by Sperry Gyroscope Co to be installed aboard USS Oriskany; device is tubeless version of Sperry electronic automatic pilot developed to steer destroyer escorts, controlled by radio from aircraft; magnetic " brain" anticipates steering motions; will aid refueling at sea; photographs.


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    Title :

    Navy adopts robot pilot for flat tops


    Additional title:

    Mar Eng Shipg Rev



    Publication date :

    1952


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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