Post by Stingray on Apr 7, 2008 17:31:47 GMT -4
The Ferranti moving map navigation system was independent from the flight control system and used doppler and gyro compass inputs. Maps were on 35mm positive film.
Side-looking radar provided confirmation of position and the moving map was updated according to what was seen on the radar.
Don't forget that British military planes had self-contained nav systems in those days (no SatNav) so that radio silence could be maintained.
--Info from "Bri", a member of SecretProjects.com
Side-looking radar provided confirmation of position and the moving map was updated according to what was seen on the radar.
Don't forget that British military planes had self-contained nav systems in those days (no SatNav) so that radio silence could be maintained.
--Info from "Bri", a member of SecretProjects.com
