Reproduction of 'Atmospherics' ('Sferics') Detection Apparatus, 1950

Made:
1950 in United Kingdom
maker:
Plessey Co. Limited

Two scale models of Plessey 'Sferics' equipment: matched-amplifier unit and display unit for locating thunderstorms, unsigned, Britain, 1950

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1950-133
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and copper (metal)
Measurements:
display unit: 310 mm x 170 mm x 165 mm, 1.835kg
amplifier: 365 mm x 255 mm x 185 mm, 3.155kg
type:
model - representation
credit:
Siemens Group Services Ltd.; Plessey Company Ltd.

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