Remote refueling station

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1979-03-01

1981-11-03

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuel supply

358 88, 358109, B64D 3900

Patent

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042981760

ABSTRACT:
A refueling system, for use in a tanker aircraft from a remote location without a direct out-the-window view of the refueling operation, having enhanced three-dimensional viewing of the refueling operation by use of multiple video cameras, polarized video monitors and cross-polarized eye glasses together with controls for movement of the boom tip in elevation and azimuth, as well as controls for extension of the boom tip.

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