Global Positioning System, Apollo, Cosmos Phase II

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Object Details

Manufacturer

IIMorrow Inc.

Physical Description

Model # 900, Serial # 5008832

Summary

The Operation Migration staff equipped the trike with a custom-built bird guard enclosing the propeller; radios, GPS navigation, headsets, and a sound system to broadcast adult crane calls while flying with the birds.

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph W. Duff Operation Migration.

Inventory Number

A20060594002

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Navigational

Materials

Metal, plastic, electronic components

Dimensions

Overall: 9.2 × 5.2 × 19.7cm (3 5/8 × 2 1/16 × 7 3/4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Thomas W. Haas We All Fly

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv91bf7d0a2-860f-420b-aa05-bfb7192fc2b5

Record ID

nasm_A20060594002