Wilhelm T. Unge
Baron Wilhelm Theodor Unge was a military engineer who invented a telemeter and various improvements to artillery.[3] He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1845. He worked with Alfred Nobel to improve the range and accuracy of Hale rockets, by using improved propellants and launching from cannons.[3] It is possible that one of his rockets carried the Nobel camera that made the first aerial photograph from a rocket in April 1897.[2]
Baron Wilhelm Theodor Unge | |
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| Born | 1845 Stockholm |
| Died | 1915 (aged 69–70) |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Service/ | Army of Sweden |
| Years of service | 1866-? (prior to 1894) |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel, staff-general and captain in the Royal Uplands Regiment[1] |
| Other work | controlled, Solid-fuel rocketry; improved propellant; life-saving rockets |
This aerial photograph of Karlskoga possibly used one of Captain W.T. Unge's rockets to carry one of Alfred Nobel cameras c. 1897.[2]
After Nobel died in 1896, Unge obtained patents for improved rockets, with some sold to several countries. In 1908 he sold his patents to Friedrich Krupp.[3]
In 1977, Unge was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame.[4]
References
- "Optic Military Article Photocopies". Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- Skoog, A. Ingemar (2009-07-17). The Alfred Nobel rocket camera. An early aerial photography attempt. Acta Astronautica. Elsevier Ltd. doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2009.06.011.
- "Wilhelm T. Unge". Retrieved 2009-09-19.
Inducted in 1977
- "Space Hall Honors Pioneers". Las Cruces Sun-News. Las Cruces, New Mexico. October 30, 1977. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
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