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Re:The electromechanical angle computer inside the B-52 bomb... by themadturk on Saturday April 18, 2026 @04:10PM (#47819133)
This may seem like a stupid question...but what about when it was cloudy? Can I assume the BFF was flying above the clouds most (or all) of the time?
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Re:The electromechanical angle computer inside the B-52 bomb... by kens on Saturday April 18, 2026 @04:38PM (#47819340)
Yes, haze and clouds were a problem at low altitudes, but most of the time the aircraft was above the clouds. The Aurora Borealis (northern lights) was potentially a problem; the system included an aurora filter.
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