3 Jul
2011
3 Jul
'11
9:50 p.m.
From the switches and displays, it would appear to be for an INAV
system for either the missile itself, or perhaps for some payload
system. Looks like it can be used to bring it up and also test the
telemetry.
As such it may be for the INAV when it is being operated separate from
the airframe. I would not be surprised if there was more to a system
for operating and testing the unit on the pad, or otherwise. This may
be for when it is in the shop. It would be shipped to either KSC or
Vandenberg, or wherever else the Titan 4 was launched from (I don't
think anywhere else).
jim
On 7/2/2011 1:54 PM, Nick Allen wrote:
Hi everyone, could use some help identifying some
equipment if you are
up to it.
I know it is some sort of test equipment for the Titan IV Missile,
just not sure what it was used for, and cannot find any literature
(maybe you can help).
Below is a link to the photos of the Titan IV Missile Test equipment,
notice it comes with paper tape ribbon (I assume some code is on it).
Also notice the "Air Pressure Equalizer" knob, this lets air in/our of
the case (it is sealed with a gasket). Do you know why it would have
an "Air Pressure Equalizer" knob? I assume this means it is used in
different air pressures, would this therefore be used in space as
opposed to on the ground in your opinion?
Photos Link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/NeXTprototype/TitanIVMissile3?authkey=Gv1sRgCL…