Abstract: A multi-post gimbal mechanism for imparting motion to an object about a cer of rotation including a frame for supporting the object and a plurality of elongated posts coupled to the frame so as to permit orbital rotation of the frame about each of the coupling points. Each of the elongated posts is selectively adjustable in position and drive means are coupled to the elongated posts to selectively adjust the position. The drive means are supported on a mounting base and are pivotally attached to the mounting base such that each drive mechanism can rotate about an axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of its corresponding elongated support post.

Abstract: A high frequency antenna that is particularly suitable for marine environts. The high frequency antenna has a metallic base flange, a metallic spring assembly for permitting flexibility and shock resistance and a metallic sleeve all maintained at ground potential so that the antenna is immune to being shorted out such as by salt water and preferably comprised of stainless steel. The radiating element of the antenna is formed on a fiberglass rod and is comprised of a flat, ribbon-like conductor or a plurality of wires approximating a ribbon like conductor. The radiating conductor is wound around the fiberglass rod such that the wound or wrapped areas have a width that is substantially equal to the non-wrapped areas on the rod to permit the ribbon-like conductor to radiate from both sides in order to achieve a low profile antenna.

Abstract: A connector for holding and aligning optical fiber waveguides is produced subjecting a tube encompassing a wire mandrel to a high-energy forming process which forms the tube into an arcuate shape having a bore for receiving the ends of the waveguides.

Abstract: A separable connector is provided for optically joining one or more pairs of fiber optic cable terminals, each of which pairs is supported within a respective rigid alignment sleeve mounted within the connector in a resilient collar so that the alignment sleeves can be individually longitudinal withdrawn from the collar to allow cleaning of the cable faces; the terminal ends of each pair of cables being maintained in a closely spaced, single air-to-glass optical junction.

Abstract: A wideband whip antenna is fabricated by a method which enables the antenna o have a thinner profile, be lighter in weight, and much more flexible in that the radiating conductors are mounted in a plastic antenna core in a manner to be movable freely longitudinally therein when doubled without damage to their electrical continuity.

Abstract: Apparatus for attaching a cable terminal to a ferrule using a snap ring to chieve a rotatable connection wherein one jaw of the apparatus supports the terminal, a second jaw supports the ferrule, and an intermediate third jaw supports and compresses the snap ring. With the snap ring initially mounted on the terminal, closing the jaws together compresses the snap ring so that the terminal can be fully inserted into the ferrule until the snap ring is captured within the ferrule and completing the connection.

Abstract: A grinding and polishing tool is designed to finish the ends of fiber optic able terminals preparatory to installation or maintenance, the tool being portable to enable the work to be performed in a field environment, and is air driven to eliminate any electrical arcing in hazardous areas, such as around aircraft and vessels.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for remotely sensing the mechanical position of one r more objects in an electrical inferference sensitive environment, such as the landing gear of an aircraft of the like in which is utilized a passive, fiber optic transmission system having means for testing the continuity of the system to enhance safety and reliability.