Wire-guided missile — A wire guided missile is a missile that is guided by signals sent to it via thin wires connected to both the missile and its guidance mechanism, which is located somewhere near the launch site. As the missile flies, the wires are reeled out… … Wikipedia
Wire wrap — This article deals with electronics manufacturing and prototyping techniques, see Wire wrap jewellery for the jewellery related topic Wire wrap is a technique for constructing small numbers of complex electronics assemblies. It is an alternative… … Wikipedia
rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… … Universalium
Apollo Guidance Computer — and DSKY Invented by MIT Instrumentation Laboratory Manufacturer Raytheon Introduced August 1966 … Wikipedia
Apollo Guidance Computer — Apollo Raumfahrzeug (Kommandomodul und Servicemodul) (Apollo 15) Apollo Guidance Co … Deutsch Wikipedia
Missile guidance — A guided bomb strikes a practice target Missile guidance refers to a variety of methods of guiding a missile or a guided bomb to its intended target. The missile s target accuracy is a critical factor for its effectiveness. Guidance systems… … Wikipedia
fly-by-wire — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ ( ̷ ̷ ) adjective : of, relating to, being, or utilizing a flight control system in which controls are operated electrically rather than mechanically * * * /fluy buy wuyeur /, adj. (of aircraft or spacecraft) activated entirely… … Useful english dictionary
Nerve guidance conduit — A nerve guidance conduit (also referred to as an artificial nerve conduit or artificial nerve graft, as opposed to an autograft) is an artificial means of guiding axonal regrowth to facilitate nerve regeneration and is one of several clinical… … Wikipedia
Fly-by-Wire — Eines der ersten digitalen Fly by wire Systeme 1972 in einer Vought F 8 der NASA Fly by Wire [ˌflaɪbaɪˈwaɪɹ], FBW, sinngemäß Fliegen per Kabel (elektrisch) ist eine Signalübertragungstechnik für die Flugsteuerung von Luftfahrzeugen. Im… … Deutsch Wikipedia
tactical weapons system — ▪ military technology Introduction system integrating tactical weapons with electronic equipment for target acquisition, aiming, or fire control or a combination of such purposes. Tactical weapons are designed for offensive or defensive use … Universalium
Homeland Security Advisory System — HSAS redirects here. For the rock band, see Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve. For the UK terror threat level system, see UK Threat Levels. Homeland Security Advisory System color chart In the United States, the Homeland Security Advisory System was a … Wikipedia