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reentry system [rē′en·trē ‚sis·təm] (computer science) In character recognition, a system in which the input data to be read are printed by the computer with which the reader is associated. (ordnance) That portion of a ballistic missile or spacecraft designed to place one or more reentry vehicles on terminal trajectories so as to arrive at selected targets; penetration aids, spacers, deployment modules, and associated programming, and control and sensing devices are included in the reentry system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Giannini joined General Electric in 1979 as a systems engineer for the ReEntry System Division. The Mk4 reentry system, developed jointly in the early 1970's by the Navy Strategic Systems Programs and the Department of Energy (DOE), is specifically designed to house the missile's W76 nuclear warhead. The objective of the ONR sponsored research project is to develop advanced processing methods and advanced carbon composites for reentry body heatshields and other reentry system components for Naval strategic and hypersonic tactical missiles at a much lower cost. |
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