Haystack Microwave Research Facility

Lincoln Laboratory's Haystack Microwave Research Facility in Tyngsbobo, Mass, used for interplanetary radar measurements to carry out a new 'fourth test' of Einstein's theory of general relativity. The large antenna is protected from wind and weather by a spherical radome. At the lower right in the sketch, being hoisted up to 'plug-in' behind the large antenna, is the Planetary Radar box that contains the radar transmitting and receiving equipment. This unit weighs a total of four tons and contains about 6000 pounds of electronics and associated equipment. The Haystack Microwave Research Facility has been developed and operated by the M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory for the U.S. Air Force. ;, Credit Line: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Library, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Physics Today Collection
Abstract/Description: Lincoln Laboratory's Haystack Microwave Research Facility in Tyngsbobo, Mass, used for interplanetary radar measurements to carry out a new 'fourth test' of Einstein's theory of general relativity. The large antenna is protected from wind and weather by a spherical radome. At the lower right in the sketch, being hoisted up to 'plug-in' behind the large antenna, is the Planetary Radar box that contains the radar transmitting and receiving equipment. This unit weighs a total of four tons and contains about 6000 pounds of electronics and associated equipment. The Haystack Microwave Research Facility has been developed and operated by the M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory for the U.S. Air Force. ;
Subject(s): Equipment and supplies
Date Created: circa February 1968
Credit Line: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Library, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Physics Today Collection
Catalog ID: Massachusetts Institute of Technology H6
Title: Haystack Microwave Research Facility.
Type of Resource: still image
Date Created: circa February 1968
Extent: 1 photographic print (black and white; 10 x 8 inches)
Abstract/Description: Lincoln Laboratory's Haystack Microwave Research Facility in Tyngsbobo, Mass, used for interplanetary radar measurements to carry out a new 'fourth test' of Einstein's theory of general relativity. The large antenna is protected from wind and weather by a spherical radome. At the lower right in the sketch, being hoisted up to 'plug-in' behind the large antenna, is the Planetary Radar box that contains the radar transmitting and receiving equipment. This unit weighs a total of four tons and contains about 6000 pounds of electronics and associated equipment. The Haystack Microwave Research Facility has been developed and operated by the M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory for the U.S. Air Force. ;
Identifier(s): Massachusetts Institute of Technology H6 (Catalog ID)
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Credit Line: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Library, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Physics Today Collection
Subject(s): Equipment and supplies
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