Headset, Micro System, Cosmos Phase II

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Lynx Avionics Ltd.

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

A20060594001

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear

Materials

Plastic, metal, wires, foam, synthetic fabric

Dimensions

Approximate: 25.4 × 20.3 × 22.9cm (10 × 8 × 9 in.)

Approximate (Cord): 61 × 2.5cm (2 ft. × 1 in.)

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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/nv9bce60345-7ec8-4b51-af49-1bc80bc7108e

Record ID

nasm_A20060594001