Object Details
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Summary
Collimator for X-ray detector, Catalogue # 19880017000, flown on Aerobee sounding rockets from the mid 1960's to the early 1970's. Collimators such as this one enhance the directionality of detectors by rejecting all radiation other than that which comes from a narrow solid angle that defines the direction the instrument is pointing. This artifact is part of a collection of high energy detectors from the Naval Research Laboratory (see Catalogue numbers 19880001000-19880017000). It was transferred to NASM in 1987.
Credit Line
Transferred from the Naval Research Laboratory
Inventory Number
A19880016000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Materials
Aluminum frame, fine wire mesh plates
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 33 x 5.1cm (10 x 13 x 2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19880016000