Description: Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. 1956 Press Photo Naval robot weather station "The Grasshopper," Washington, D.C. This is an original press photo. Weather - General. Washington, D.C. The Navy use this small robot weather station during the four years of the Antarctic Expedition "Operation Deep Freeze." The robot, named "The Grasshopper," will be dropped from an airplane onto the polar ice cap. The battery-powered unit will take weather information and transcribe the observations into morse code and transmit it at a speed of 17 words per minute. The photos above show the unit self-righting itself after an automatic device detached the parachute upon impact with the ground. Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 1-6-1956. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Historic Images Part Number: piw05933 Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-12-25T08:45:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Type: Photograph
Image Color: Black & White
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Features: Press Photograph
Signed: No
Year of Production: 1956
Dimensions (in.): 10.25 x 8.25 in.
Vintage: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Material: Paper
SKU: piw05933
Image Orientation: Landscape
