NASA 136MC Ambiguity Resolver circular slide rule 12-inch

Made:
1965-1970 in Winkfield
maker:
Pickett
NASA 136MC Ambiguity Resolver circular slide rule [12-inch]

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NASA 136MC Ambiguity Resolver circular slide rule [12-inch]
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NASA 136MC Ambiguity Resolver circular slide rule [12-inch], by Pickett, 1965-1970. Used for satellite tracking calculations at the Science Research Council, Appleton Laboratory Field Station at Winkfield, Berks., part of the NASA Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1998-216
Materials:
plastic and complete
Measurements:
overall: 10 x 315 mm
type:
circular slide rule (astronautical)
credit:
Dr John Becklake