Clarke, 1912, Automatic Stability

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Outline of Clarke's expected talk. Presents logical reasons for using gyroscopes as stabilizers (compared to pendulum and compass). Then goes on to describe gyroscope action on aircraft in more detail.


Original title Abbreviated forecast of Mr. T. W. K. Clarke's paper on "Automatic Stability" (with special reference to the Clarke-Johnson Gyroscopic Control) which will be read and discussed at the Royal Society of Arts, Monday, April 15th, at 8.30 p.m., Prof. John Perry, F.R.S., in the chair
Simple title Automatic Stability with special reference to the Clarke-Johnson Gyroscopic Control
Authors T. W. K. Clarke
Date 1912-04-13
Countries GB
Languages en
Keywords gyroscope, pendulum, compass, navigation, stability, electricity
Journal Flight
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 1
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