Shutter, Light Path

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Naval Research Laboratory

Summary

This is an acceleration-activated light shutter, used in conjunction with instruments or cameras sent into the upper atmosphere on sounding rockets. It was built at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) during the Aerobee era. The specific application of this shutter is not known, but it is representative of the types of mechanical devices used for sounding rocket research. It was transferred to NASM by NRL in 1982.

Credit Line

Transferred from the Naval Research Laboratory

Inventory Number

A19950090000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Miscellaneous

Materials

Overall - aluminum

Dimensions

Other: 1 1/2 in. diameter x 2 3/8 in. tall x 1 7/8 in. wide (3.8 x 6.05 x 4.78cm)

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

Exhibit Station

Rockets & Missiles

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9cba635aa-737e-485c-a818-68670830cbf5

Record ID

nasm_A19950090000