Missile atomic clock operating device incorporates a sealed housing for the clock together with a heating arrangement for maintaining a constant clock temperature

摘要

The device for interference free operation of an atomic clock carried in a missile. The atomic clock is fastened on a metal plate, which in turn is supported with a number of springs, especially piano wire type springs (3) on mounting blocks (4). The latter are fastened to a base plate of a sealed housing which also contains a heating arrangement for ensuring an essentially constant clock temperature.