Mobile phone base station disguised as a cactus, 2013-2014

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Mobile phone base station antenna disguised as a Saguaro cactus, manufactured by Larson Camouflage, LLC, Arizona, United States, 2013-2014.

The increasing use of mobile telephones has meant an increase in the need for base stations and antennas to connect calls. In rural areas, antennas had to be particularly large as they often served greater distances. The arrival of antennas was sometimes accompanied by anger, as people saw them as an eyesore. For this reason, some companies began designing aerials concealed in other things, that were more fitting for the landscape. This saguaro cactus is designed for desert areas, and conceals three antennas, as well as radio equipment. It includes simulated wounds, scars and woodpecker holes, as would be found on a real cactus in the desert.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
2014-100
Materials:
fibreglass, steel (metal) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 5000 mm
As shipped (inc crate): 1430 mm x 5400 mm x 1800 mm, 873 kg
type:
base station
credit:
Purchased from Larson Camouflage LLC

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mobile phone base station disguised as a cactus, 2013-2014

Mobile phone base station antenna disguised as a Saguaro cactus, manufactured by Larson Camouflage, LLC, Arizona, United States, 2013-2014

Measurements:
overall: 5000 mm
Materials:
fibreglass , steel (metal) and paint
Object Number:
2014-100/1
type:
base station
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Panel for Mobile Phone Base Station disguised as a Cactus, 2013-2014

Panel for Mobile Phone Base Station disguised as a Cactus, 2013-2014

panel for mobile phone base station antenna disguised as a Saguaro cactus, manufactured by Larson Camouflage, LLC, Arizona, United States, 2013-2014

Measurements:
overall: 2510 mm x 480 mm x 200 mm,
Materials:
fibreglass , steel (metal) and paint
Object Number:
2014-100/2
type:
panel