Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for dispensing degradable liquids, such as wine, from a pressure-intolerant container such as glass bottle, while insuring that ambient air cannot contact the degradable liquid. A preserving liquid is floated on the surface of the degradable liquid providing an effective gas barrier. A method is defined for dispensing limited quantities of wine while maintaining the protective layer of liquid.

Abstract: The line of sight of an airborne radar antenna is stabilized from the pitch and roll motions of the aircraft by mounting the antenna on a three degree of freedom gimbal system. The gimbal system is comprised of a first gimbal mounted for rotation about the aircraft Z axis (azimuth) for pointing the antenna along the intended line of sight, a second gimbal mounted on the first gimbal for rotating up and down with respect to the azimuth gimbal and a third gimbal mounted on the second gimbal to which the antenna is connected for providing rotation to align antenna polarization relative to inertial ground. A two degree of freedom stabilization gyro provides stabilizing signals representative of aircraft pitch and roll motions with respect to inertial reference axes.