MIL-HDBK-162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 2
DATE: 1 July 1961
ITEM NAME: DOPPLER DRIFT ATTACHMENT
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USAF
TYPE: AN/APA-52A
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER:
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATIS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
Used By
Used By
Std
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number Gibbs Mfg. & Research Corporation (82092)
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
observed on the radar scope. With the antenna then
The Doppler Drift Attachment AN/APA-52A consists of
switched to its normal function of continuous rotation or
equipment for determination of the true ground track of
sector scan, the attachment provides an azimuth and
an aircraft by the use of the pulse doppler effect. The
mark on the PPI scope at the previously determined drift
attachment provides a means for "search
angle. Means
AN/APA-52A: 1
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