An instantaneous direct-reading radiogoniometer

The paper describes a visual direct-reading radiogoniometer capable of indicating the apparent azimuth of arrival of wave-trains the durations of which need not exceed 0.001 sec. The special properties of the device, which comprises essentially a combination of directional aerials with a cathode-ray oscillograph, are discussed. Amongst these properties is that of giving simultaneous bearings on two or more stations transmitting simultaneously on the same wave-length. A typical installation is described, and specimens of observations on the distribution in azimuth of received atmospheric disturbances are shown. A possible solution of the problem of navigational beacons is suggested.