Object Details
Summary
This engraved plaque, presented to Dr. Charles Stark Draper by the Experimental Aircraft Association in 1973, recognized Draper for his contributions to sport aviation. As the founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Instrumentation Laboratory, Draper became known as the "father of inertial guidance," and developed guidance systems used for aircraft, naval vessels, rockets, missiles, and spacecraft.
Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including this plaque, to the National Collection in 1974.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Inventory Number
A19800581000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Miscellaneous
Materials
Wood, brass, steel, varnish
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 2.2 x 30.5cm (10 x 7/8 x 12 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19800581000