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łonie Liquid A.C. Power Switch ^

Miniaturized prototype models of electro-ionic con-łrol units rnade by Ovitron Corp., Detroit. Mich. are shown. Units contain Iwo tantalum oxidc electrodes with a platinum coalcd conlrol elecirodc between thom. all submerged in a special acidic !iquid elec-Irolyte. The application of a smali conlrol signal to the control clcclrodc ionizes the electrolyle and permits a.c. current flow between the two main electrodes.

New Target Display System

Artisfs concept of new air traflic tracking system to be installed at North American Air Defense Com-mand and Strategie Air Command headtjuarters. System, designed by Temco Aircraft subsidiary, is called •Iconorama.'' It uses radar network data and produces color-coded tracks directly.    ▼

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