Display Status
This object is on display in Thomas W. Haas We All Fly at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Physical Description
Cold-weather barograph that reads to 60,000 feet. It is suspended inside the sailplane on bungee-cord shock mounts. There is a rotating drum inside, a marking stylus and ink, and a clear-plastic sight window.
Dimensions
3-D: 24.1 × 10.5 × 24.1cm, 1.6kg (9 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in., 3.5lb.)
Materials
Phenolic Resin
Plastic
Non Magnetic Metal Alloy
Elastic
Steel
Paint
Inventory Number
A19970469000
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Harris and Susan Rothermund
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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