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This is an acceleration-activated light shutter, used in conjunction with instruments or cameras sent into the upper atmosphere on sounding rockets. It was built at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) during the Aerobee era. The specific application of this shutter is not known, but it is representative of the types of mechanical devices used for sounding rocket research. It was transferred to NASM by NRL in 1982.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Rockets & Missiles at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Rockets & Missiles
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type INSTRUMENTS-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Naval Research Laboratory
 Dimensions Other: 1 1/2 in. diameter x 2 3/8 in. tall x 1 7/8 in. wide (3.8 x 6.05 x 4.78cm)
 Materials Overall - aluminum
 Inventory Number A19950090000 Credit Line Transferred from the Naval Research Laboratory. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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