Dead Reckoning Computer

Object detail

Accession number

1978.6

Maker

Stanley Manufacturing Company Limited

Description

Aeronautical navigational aid. Two dead reckoning computers, both Dalton model "G". Metal rectangular box shape with circular Perspex window on front. Two black plastic knobs on side.
Part 1 is complete with folding aluminium panel with I.C.A.N. calibration tool, Part 2 is missing aluminium panel and has two arced legs on base.

Marks

DALTON DEAD RECKONING COMPUTER / MODEL G / STANLEY MANUFACTURING CO. LIMITED / TORONTO, CANADA Impressed
I.C.A.N. / CALIBRATION Impressed
AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION / COMPUTER Printed
X.Y.199[0]8 Impressed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Aluminium
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Stanley Manufacturing Company Limited. Dead Reckoning Computer, 1978.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Navigational Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Surveying & Navigational T&E Navigational Equipment

Production place

Toronto Ontario Canada North America Americas

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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