Still, 1914, Selenium cell for automatic stability

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A letter to the editor dated July 13, 1914, Livermore California; replies to letter in March 31 issue regarding stability. Proposes using selenium to create an automatic stabilizer that won't interfere with a gyroscope or pendulum.


Original title Selenium cell for automatic stability
Simple title Selenium cell for automatic stability
Authors Elmer G. Still
Date 1914-07
Countries US
Languages en
Keywords selenium, stability, electricity, cybernetics, navigation, piloting
Journal Aeronautics (US)
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 1
Word count
Wikidata id

Sources

  • Brockett (1921), page 1292, entry 15: Still, Elmer G. Selenium cell for automatic stability. Aeronautics, Vol. 15, No. 2 (July 31, 1914), New York, p. 25. (B2p1292e15)
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