Mechanical computer Voskhod Spacecraft "Globus" IMP navigation instrument
the imp genuine mechanical computer. sole solenoid actuator s incremental motion, horological mechanism derived irregular oscillating functions in turn rotated globe , varied axis, , moved 2 cylindrical indicators longitude , latitude. uncommon, intricate horological devices found in imp include cardioid-shaped cam discs, cone-shaped cam cylinder cardioid cross-section , mechanical rectifiers transformed alternating motion analogous, unidirectional motion (see illustrations).
the other electric actuator used in imp instrument motor used fast-forward mechanism actual point-to-nadir expected landing point, 120 degrees further east.
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