Inertial Navigation System Gyro, Project SPIRE

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Physical Description
56 x 46in.; large; gimbal mounted; gyro used with 1965-0249 control unit.
Credit Line
Gift of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventory Number
A19650248000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Paint, Plastic, Nylon, Magnesium, Copper, Adhesive, Phenolic Resin, Stainless Steel, Paper
Dimensions
3-D: 204.5 x 119.4 x 162.6cm (80 1/2 x 47 x 64 in.)
Support: 185.42 x 212.09 x 119.38cm (6ft 1in. x 6ft 11 1/2in. x 3ft 11in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19650248000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99278154f-918c-44ac-8046-066da85d629b
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