Altimeter Collection

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Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Altimeter, German. Creator: CP Goerz
105mm diameter, 55mm deep; red and black scales; chrome casing

Altimeter, Zeppelin, L-49. Creator: G Lufft
Aluminum case, black face, luminous markings, scale 0-8 km

Ballooning - A Cruise in the Clouds
Three men ballooning - A Cruise in the Clouds. One man checks an altimeter, another empties sand to lighten the balloon and gain height, and a third releases a pigeon. circa 1900

WW2 poster, Care of instruments is vital. Your Jar is their Jam. Printed for Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1943

Captain Vincenzo Lunardi with his Assistant George Biggin, and Mrs. Letitia Anne Sage, in a Balloon, John Francis Rigaud, 1742-1810, French

Aeroplane control panel display
Areoplane control panel. LCD control panel display in an aeroplanes cockpit showing altitude and navigation parameters

Testing a Device
An engineer tests a small hydraulic device. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Measuring the current of a large electronic device
A man measures the current running through a large electronic device, possibly an early computer or exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Balloon Lightened
A scene in the basket of a balloon. One man consults the altimeter : another empties sand to lighten the balloon and gain height, a third releases a carrier-pigeon

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"Altitude and Beyond: Exploring the Skies with Altimeter" Levitation has always fascinated us, but it was the German creator CP Goerz who introduced us to the incredible altimeter. This device, capable of measuring altitude, became a game-changer in aviation history. Intriguingly, one of the earliest applications of altimeters was seen on Zeppelin L-49. Designed by G Lufft, this airship soared through the clouds using an altimeter as its guiding compass. Ballooning enthusiasts also embraced this innovation for their adventurous escapades. "A Cruise in the Clouds" took on a whole new meaning as altimeters enabled precise height measurements during these thrilling journeys. During World War II, care for instruments like altimeters became paramount. Posters reminding pilots and crew members about instrument maintenance emphasized that "Care of instruments is vital. " These reminders were repeated multiple times to ensure safe flights amidst turbulent times. One captivating image from that era shows Captain Vincenzo Lunardi alongside his assistant George Biggin and Mrs. Letitia Anne Sage - pioneers who relied on accurate altitude readings provided by their trusty altimeter during their daring aerial expeditions. As aviation technology advanced further, aircraft control panels proudly displayed intricate arrays of gauges and dials including our beloved altimeter – an essential tool for every pilot navigating through vast skies. But it wasn't just airplanes benefiting from this ingenious invention; other industries found value too. Engineers used almighty alitmers while testing devices or measuring currents flowing through large electronic systems – ensuring precision in their work. From soaring zeppelins to modern-day planes and beyond, the humble yet powerful altimeter continues to play a crucial role in our quest to conquer heights unknown. Its legacy lives on as we explore new frontiers where altitude holds secrets waiting to be unlocked.