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Sidewinder

About: Sidewinder is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 49 publications have been published within this topic receiving 392 citations.

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10 Mar 2021
TL;DR: The AIM-9 Sidewinder represents a ubiquitous element of air power for Western interests as discussed by the authors and it deserves to be recognized as a key component of the U.S. Cold War-era military technology and one of the nation's greatest military investments.
Abstract: Abstract:During the Cold War, the simplicity of the Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-9 Sidewinder, as well as its potential for growth, allowed it to continually adapt to the changing times. Whether destroying Communist aircraft to facilitate U.S. national security interests, deterring potential Eastern Bloc aggression in Europe, or allowing U.S. allies to seize air superiority during combat operations, the Sidewinder represents a ubiquitous element of airpower for Western interests. As such, it deserves to be recognized as a key component of the U.S. Cold War-era military technology and one of the nation’s greatest military investments.

3 citations

Patent
12 Jun 1995
TL;DR: In this paper, a sidewinder draw machine with a capstan engaged with a frame (26) for rotation with the capstan (20) is mounted on a turntable.
Abstract: A sidewinder draw machine (16) has a capstan (20) that is selectively engageable with a frame (26) for rotation with the capstan (20). The frame (26) is mounted on a turntable which is rotatably mounted on a platform (30). The platform has a lower tier (34) mounted on a base (36) for pivotable motion between a horizontal and vertical position. The platform also has an upper tier (32) that is both pivotable and slidable with respect to the lower tier (34) such that the frame can be reoriented to provide ease in unloading a coil bundle (90) formed thereon.

3 citations

Patent
07 Sep 2006
TL;DR: A large size vandal and weather resistance sign, capable of displaying images from several components, including a video cassette with tapes or video disc and other component parts for broadcasting command directions and to provide information.
Abstract: A large size vandal and weather resistance sign, capable of displaying images from several components, including a video cassette with tapes or video disc and other component parts for broadcasting command directions and to provide information. The sign system, with a front and back side and a left and a right side is securely enclosed with a top side and a bottom side. The frame's materials include aluminum steel and vandal resisting and weather resisting plastics for the left and right sides and plastic sheet coverings for the for the front and back side door panels. In the event of a power outage, batteries ensures a power source for the system: it also remain constant in providing power for the sidewinder gun devices, sensors, receivers, timers and other devices, that include surveillance camera, transmitters and relay devices. The large size sign system is adapted for mounting to utility poles, or by installing a main pole near an intersection that pivots vertically to a desired point or a height required by code regulations. A second pole is provided for pivoting horizontally to the center most part of the street as a source for attaching the main security system. There are spring-like motion and shock resistance devices having designs that will provide added protection for the security system during severe wind storms.

3 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: The story of a natural heuristic that was discovered by the Royal Air Force just prior to War World II is told, a dynamic adaptive heuristic in that it updates repeatedly in real time.
Abstract: Welcome to one of the most interesting but unexpected papers ever submitted to topiCS. This is the story of a natural heuristic that was discovered by the Royal Air Force (RAF) just prior to War World II. It is a dynamic adaptive heuristic in that it updates repeatedly in real time. To expand on our title and to warm up to our subject, it might be best to start with the story of the gaze heuristic as told by Gigerenzer and Brighton (2009). How does a baseball outfielder catch a fly ball? By solving a series of complex differential equations? Or by doing something simpler? According to Gigerenzer and Brighton (2009), outfielders rely on simple heuristics to catch flyballs. The most simple of these is the gaze heuristic, which is successful when the ball is already high up in the air:

3 citations

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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
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20192
20181
20174
20163
20155