Plotter, Navigation, Weems, Mark II

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Object Details

Manufacturer

G. Felsenthal & Sons Inc.

Physical Description

Clear and blue plastic with black markings.

Summary

The plastic plotter, used in conjuction witha sectional chart, allows a pilot to plan the compass heading or direction and distance of a flight.

Credit Line

Gift of Ben W. Rau

Date

1968

Inventory Number

A19772027000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Computers, General Purpose

Materials

Plastic

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 33.7 × 10.2cm (1 ft. 1 1/4 in. × 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/nv99a8e2e6e-911b-4a04-b2c3-faf4dd42661c

Record ID

nasm_A19772027000