At Wright Field, Ohio, Amron Katz developed the aerial photographic computer to solve mathematical problems in aerial photography. It consists of a base board computer, on which are drawn the coordinate axes (altitude and ground distance), and 18 mylar overlays, one for each type of camera used. The computer can calculate photographic coverage, nadir point distances, and effective altitudes.

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This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
Object Details
Date 1949 Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Photographic Designer Amron H. Katz
 Physical Description Base board and transparent sector overlays used to present a graphic and dynamic analysis of the oblique photograph; also determines coverage, nadir point distances and effective altitudes. Dimensions 11.25 in high, 18 in wide
 Materials OVERALL - METAL & PLASTIC
TRANSECTORS (9) - HARD PLASTIC
TRANSECTORS (9) - MYLAR
 Inventory Number A19930313000 Credit Line Gift of Amrom H. Katz Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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