Magnavox satellite survey equipment, 1980-1985

Made:
1975-1985 in Torrance
maker:
Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company

Magnavox satellite survey equipment, comprising georeceiver and antenae in carrying cases, by Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1988-104
type:
satellite survey equipment
credit:
Ordnance Survey, Southampton

Parts

Minor components of Magnavox satellite survey equipment, by Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985 (Spare fuses, tripod securing pegs and guy ropes, plumb bob).

.Minor Components of Magnavox Satellite Survey Equipment.

Minor components of Magnavox satellite survey equipment, by Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985 (Spare fuses, tripod securing pegs and guy ropes, plumb bob).

Measurements:
overall (estimated): Height = 200 mm x Width = 600 mm x Depth = 400 mm,
Materials:
aluminium alloy , steel (metal) , metal (unknown) , polypropylene and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1988-104 Pt1
type:
instrument component and satellite survey equipment
Case for Magnavox satellite survey equipment, by Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Case for Satellite Survey Equipment.

Case for Magnavox satellite survey equipment, by Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Measurements:
overall: 260 mm x 625 mm x 280 mm, 5.215kg
Materials:
metal - galvanised steel , plastic foam , aluminium (metal) , fibreglass , rubber (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1988-104 Pt2
type:
instrument case
Two containers - one containing leads for Magnavox satellite survey equipment

Two containers - one containing leads for Magnavox satellite survey equipment

Two containers - one containing leads for Magnavox satellite survey equipment, by Magnavox Government and Industrial Electronics Company, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Measurements:
overall (estimated): 1200 mm x 1200 mm x 1200 mm, 3 kg
Materials:
aluminium alloy , steel (metal) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1988-104 Pt3
type:
instrument case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Main components of Magnavox satellite survey equipment, consisting of: (1) georeceiver, (2) antenna main part, (3) antenna subsidiary, (4) antenna 2nd subsidiary (in 3 pieces), by Magnavox, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Main components of Magnavox satellite survey equipment

Main components of Magnavox satellite survey equipment, consisting of: (1) georeceiver, (2) antenna main part, (3) antenna subsidiary, (4) antenna 2nd subsidiary (in 3 pieces), by Magnavox, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 466 mm x 288 mm, .84kg
Materials:
steel (metal) , rubber (unidentified) , paper (fibre product) , plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , chromium plated , aluminium (metal) , electronic components and cardboard
Object Number:
1988-104 Pt4
type:
instrument component and satellite survey equipment
Components of Magnavox Satellite Survey equipment. Comprising of Geo-receiver, Antenna main part, antenna subsidiary, antenna 2nd subsidiary. By Magnavox, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Components of Magnavox Satellite Survey Equipment

Components of Magnavox Satellite Survey equipment. Comprising of Geo-receiver, Antenna main part, antenna subsidiary, antenna 2nd subsidiary. By Magnavox, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Measurements:
overall (case): 270 mm x 610 mm x 270 mm,
Materials:
steel (metal) and aluminium (metal)
Object Number:
1988-104 Pt4/1
type:
instrument component and satellite survey equipment
Part of:
1988-104 Pt4
Main component of Magnavox satellite survey equipment MX 1502. Metal unit with handles, ports for power, antenna, punch interface and data. Display of keyboard codes, for the numbered punch keyboard. By Magnavox, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Magnavox Satellite Survey Equipment MX 1502.

Main component of Magnavox satellite survey equipment MX 1502. Metal unit with handles, ports for power, antenna, punch interface and data. Display of keyboard codes, for the numbered punch keyboard. By Magnavox, Torrance, California, USA, 1975-1985

Measurements:
overall: 360 mm x 460 mm x 380 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1988-104 Pt4/2
type:
instrument component and satellite survey equipment
Part of:
1988-104 Pt4

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