The Enviropod is a 2-camera system used to locate and document cources of environmental pollution. Desighed to fit Cessna 172 or 182 aircraft, the portable pod can be strapped to a waiting plane with no modifications. The Enviropods allow a low cost, rapid response to environmental emergencies or routine monitoring.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Manufacturer
United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Physical Description
2 connecting white metal pods with 2 cameras. It straps onto the aircraft.
Dimensions
Overall 124 x 40.5 x 37cm
Cameras 28 x 16.5 x 27cm
Section A: 50 x 40.5 x 37cm
Section B: 74 x 40.5 x 37cm
Materials
stainless steel, rubber, plastic, vinyl, urathane foam, wood, aluminum, batteries (mock-ups)
Inventory Number
A19860034000
Credit Line
Transferred from the Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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