Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 3
15 December 1965
AN/SSQ-14
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
None.
The AN/SSQ-14 provides roll and pitch signals to external
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
stabilized equipments, keeping them stabilized with respect to
a horizontal plane regardless of the ship's motion. The
Operating Voltages and Power Requirements:
pendulum unit, in conjunction with the two single degree of
115v, 3-ph, 60 cps, 500w
freedom gyroscope units, provides a true horizontal reference
Own Ship's Course Input: 1- and 36-speed
for the measurement of roll and pitch angle and operates the
Roll Output: 2- and 36-speed
servosystem which positions the roll and pitch gimbals with
Pitch Output: 2- and 36-speed
respect to the horizon. All electrical circuits are controlled by
Accuracy: -12 min (with roll up to 40 deg and
a single master control switch, which has three positions,
pitch up to 20 deg)
STAND-BY, OFF, and OPERATE. This switch should be in
either OPERATE or STAND-BY at all times when the vessel is
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
at sea or under any conditions where less than 20 minutes
notice is given before stabilization data is desired.
Not available.
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
COMPONENT
QTY
HEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
UNIT WT.
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Inches)
(Pounds)
Stabilization Data Generator
1
36
29
24
484
PU-252/SSQ-14
Motor-Generator PU-251/U
1
12
10
7
36
REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
Technical Manual:
NAVSHIPS 91664(A)
AN/SSQ-14: 2
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