Abstract
A new radio sextant operating in the 2 cm wavelength region has been completed by the Collins Radio Company. It forms a part of the Ships Self-Contained Navigation System (SSCNS) being developed for the Naval Ships System Command by the A. C. Electronics Division of General Motors. A novel gimbal system and recent technological improvements have made possible order of magnitude reduction of weight and volume, increased pitch and roll range and greater convenience in operation. All-weather solar and lunar altitude and bearing data can now be made available for use in an independent, passive navigation system which furnishes position, attitude and velocity on a continuous basis with essentially global coverage. The radio sextant characteristics make it practical for use on most naval vessels.
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