Cinetheodolite Tracking System……….L-3 Brashear's First Tracking System!!

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The Cinetheodolite tracking systems were built in the 1950's and 1960's to meet precision launch and tracking requirements at test ranges throughout the world. Many of the systems are still in daily use, providing accurate data to test range operations in both mobile and fixed site locations. However, many of the Cinetheodolites were retired in 1992 to make way for the new KinetoTracking Mount (KTM) Systems.

A Cinetheodolite records elevation angle, azimuth angle and time on each frame of film exposed as an object is being tracked. Operating a Cinetheodolite has often been compared to the operation process of a World War II bomber turret. The film from two or more cinetheodolites is typically combined to determine the test object trajectory to within approximately one meter. Although most Cinetheodolites are mobile, they are typically placed at accurately surveyed locations to provide the necessary precision for calculating trajectories.

L-3 Brashear regularly refurbishes and upgrades the Cinetheodolites for customers who desire to continue using them.

For further information, please contact L-3 Brashear