October 1, 1962

October 1, 1962

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AVIONICS

Cold Clouds Troubling Horizon Sensors

By Philip J. Klass11 min

MANAGEMENT

U. S. Watches for Possible Cuban Irbms

By Larry Booda7 min

MISSILE ENGINEERING

Loran-c Extension Proposed for Tracking

By David A. Anderton7 min

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AVIONICS

Cold Clouds Troubling Horizon Sensors

Washington—Infrared horizon sensors, used to provide earth-attitude reference and stabilization both for manned and unmanned satellites, have encountered trouble from an unexpected phenomenon—clouds at extremely high altitudes which appear cold rather than warm.

By Philip J. Klass11 min

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MANAGEMENT

U. S. Watches for Possible Cuban Irbms

Washington—Pentagon strategists consider the present arms buildup in Cuba the first step toward eventual construction of intermediate-range ballistic missile emplacements. They point out that the defensive nature of armaments arriving from Soviet Russia is aimed at preventing aerial photographic reconnaissance, not at preparation to fend off an invasion, although they could be used to repel invasion.

By Larry Booda7 min

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MISSILE ENGINEERING

Loran-c Extension Proposed for Tracking

New York—Sperry Gyroscope Co. engineers are proposing an extension of the Loran-C navigational system to enable more accurate prediction of impact points for ballistic missiles and manned spacecraft. The long-range navigational aid would be used to determine positions of ships and aircraft in the recovery area with greater accuracy than that now available from standard dead-reckoning or inertial navigation techniques.

By David A. Anderton7 min

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MANAGEMENT

Dod Support for Components Promised

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Kennedy May Enter Dispute Over Solids

NASA, Defense split over how far Defense should go in developing large motors; Nova vehicle involved.
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AIR TRANSPORT

Eastern Implements Sales Group Change

New York—Elimination of geographical organization in favor of a single system arrangement, with direct authority between home office and field officials, has been adopted by Eastern Air Lines in revamping its sales group. “This has meant a complete shakeup within our sales organization,” said Malcolm A. MacIntyre, president of Eastern, in announcing the move.

By James R. Ashlock5 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Foreign Airlines Hail New U.s. Attitude

White House study urges more liberal approach; secrecy arouses dissension among American carriers.

By L. L. Doty5 min

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EDITORIAL

Retrospect

Part of the function of this magazine, and this page in particular, is to alert various segments of the industry we serve to problems as soon as they are perceptible and occasionally to jar the industry into facing problems it would rather ignore.

By Robert Hotz5 min

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FINANCIAL

Letters

We here at Haveg Industries, who are closely associated with the manufacture of materials and components for the Minuteman missile, read with great interest your article on the first stage (AW Aug. 27, P. 54). We are very proud of our association with Thiokol and their subcontractors in supplying these materials and components.
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AVIONICS

Electronic Data Systems Surge Predicted

New York—Increase in dollar value of the electronic information systems market from $3.5 billion in 1963 to about $5.5 billion by 1967 was predicted here recently at a military marketing symposium held in conjunction with the Electronic Industries Assn.’s fall conference.

By Donald E. Fink4 min

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