Electronics Box, Virtual Reality Prototype System

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA Ames Research Center

Summary

This box contains electronic components and controls, which drive the video images for the prototype Virtual Reality headset. This headset was developed at the NASA-Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California, for possible use in advanced aircraft cockpits.

Credit Line

Gift of James Humphries

Inventory Number

A19970614000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Training Devices

Materials

Non-magnetic Metal

Plastic

Copper Alloy

Rubber

Glass

Steel

Foam

Paper

Ink

Adhesive

Paper

Paint

Ink

Cardboard

Velcro

Dimensions

3-D (Electronics Box): 55.9 × 45.7 × 26.7cm (22 × 18 × 10 1/2 in.)

Storage: 125.1 × 55.2 × 54.9cm (49 1/4 × 21 3/4 × 21 5/8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a556524a-fa9a-4595-b71b-093f7a77406b

Record ID

nasm_A19970614000