Graviscope for Lincoln Bomber (Australian)
Object No. 2010/1/133
This object is part of a collection relating to the history and development of computing and other information technology assembled by Assoc Professor Allan Bromley of Sydney University, comprising calculators, mechanical and electronic analogue computers, computer components, kit computers, education computers, and associated ephemera. Allan Bromley was a lecturer and researcher at the University of Sydney Basser Department of Computer Science from 1978 until his untimely death in August 2002. He specialised in Computer Architecture, Computer Logic and in particular the History of Computing. He was regarded as the world authority on Charles Babbage's Calculating Engines (instigating the rebuilt of DE2 at the Science Museum London) and the Ankithera Mechanism and had extensive knowledge on calculators, analogue computers, logic, stereopsis, totalisators, clocks and time keeping and mechanical engineering.
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Summary
Object Statement
Circular slide rules (2) with flight log sheets and pouch, military, Graviscope For Lincoln Bomber (Australian), paper / plastic / leather, made by W & G (White and Gillespie), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, c. 1940
Physical Description
Circular slide rule for calculating the centre of gravity of a Lincoln Bomber depending on the load of bombs and other equipment carried. With pouch and 'Lincoln Aircraft Flight Log' sheets.
PRODUCTION
Notes
W & G, Melbourne, Australia, c 1940
HISTORY
Notes
Device for calculating the centre of gravity of a Lincoln Bomber depending on the load of bombs and other equipment carried.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program in memory of Associate Professor Allan Bromley, 2010
Acquisition Date
20 January 2010
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