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Electronic sensing and transmitting devices in dummy's head simulate acceleration forces Apollo astronauts may encounter on way to moon
Wirephoto published in the Tribune newspaper in 1964. Purchased by David Hurn from MMG Photo Archives.
Full title: Electronic sensing and transmitting devices in dummy's head simulate acceleration forces Apollo astronauts may encounter on way to moon. "Skull package" developed by Fairchild Controls Division. Fairchild Camera and Instrument corporation, will be used to compare dummy's encountered forces with man's known capabilities.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 57430
Creation/Production
Unknown
Tribune Newspaper
Date: 1964 –
Acquisition
Gift, 25/4/2017
Donated by David Hurn, 2017
Measurements
h(cm) image size:24.5
h(cm)
w(cm) image size:19.2
w(cm)
h(cm) paper size:25.6
w(cm) paper size:20.5
Techniques
Wirephoto
Material
Newsprint
Location
In store
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