Simulating Collection

Dr. Zanders apparatus, 1897
Dr Zanders apparatus: a lady rides side saddle on a horse simulator. A fixed saddle is attached to a cast iron frame, simulating similar vibrations to those experienced when riding a horse. 1897

Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924
Various trick techniques used to achieve certain effects in a film studio, sketched by D. Macpherson in The Sphere. Among the tricks used are a side of a house painted on a floor to give the illusion

The Zoetrope in motion, simulating exactly the motions of a little girl playing with a skipping-rope (engraving)
2781330 The Zoetrope in motion, simulating exactly the motions of a little girl playing with a skipping-rope (engraving) by English School

Transport, Air, Aeroplane, Boeing 757 flight simulator cockpit simulating night flight

Picture No. 11808327
Adult female of false widow spider (Steatoda paykulliana) simulates death, Liguria, Italy Date:

Fashions / Lefranco 1892
Tartan blouse, gigot sleeves, sleeveless bolero with passementerie. High necked lace blouse, coat bodice with long basques simulating an over-skirt, gored skirt. Date: 1892

Pyrotechnics explode while an F-15 flies over to simulate an air-to-ground attack
June 9, 2007 - Pyrotechnics explode while an F-15 flies over to simulate an air-to-ground attack during the California Capital Air Show in Sacramento, California

Spiral wire simulating six-footed motion. Hargrave Slide 6

Spiral wire simulating leech and centripede motion. Hargrave Slide 5

SPAIN. Madrid. Spain (1919). Tramway strike. Guards dispersing the strikers simulating to shoot them at the Magallanes station

WEYDEN, Rogier van der (1400-1464). The Caesar s
WEYDEN, Rogier van der (1400-1464). The Caesars Coin. ca. 1455. Three Pharisees. Chiaroscuro painting, simulating sculptures. International gothic. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Air flow around an aircraft
Air flow around a hovering plane. Supercomputer simulation of the air flow around a hovering Harrier fighter plane. The Harrier has moveable jet exhaust nozzles

Crash test dummy, computer artwork. A crash test dummy is used to test vehicle safety. It contains sensors that provide information about the forces acting on humans in a car crash

Artificial gravity platform. Time exposure image of a test subject on a spinning artificial gravity platform. The platform generates a 1-G force at the feet of a 1.7-metre-tall person

Nanotechnology simulators. Computer artwork of identical nanomachines linking together to form a structure. Trillions of these nanomachines (called foglets)

Centrifuge training for cosmonauts
Centrifuge training at the Gagarin Cosmonauts Training Centre in Russia. The centrifuge simulates the forces experienced due to acceleration at launch so that the cosmonaut can be assessed for his

Protective clothing testing. Time-exposure image of a machine being used to simulate wear and tear on protective clothing

Fire plumes, computer simulation
Fire plumes. Computer simulation of large fire plumes. The simulation reveals turbulence and the unstable nature of fire plumes

Physiological tests on pollution workers
Pollution control workers undergoing physiological tests in a climatic chamber. The workers are simulating the effort required to carry out their work

Spaceship simulator
Children wearing VR helmets in a space shuttle simulator

Astronaut training centrifuge. The centrifuge is spinning at high speed, resulting in the circular trails of light seen here

Simulating radioactive decay. Small cubes used to simulate the random action of radioactive decay. Each block represents a nucleus of a radioactive material. Each has one black side

Mantle convection, 3-D computer model
Mantle convection. 3-D computer model showing plumes of magma (dark grey) circulating within the Earths mantle. The heat that drives this convective process originates from the Earths core

Electric field experiment
Electric fields apparatus, set up to demonstrate a linear field. The apparatus produces an electric field between the two plates at right and left

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"Simulating the Past and Present: From Dr. Zanders Apparatus to Flight Simulators" Step into a time machine as we explore the art various aspects of life throughout history. In 1897, Dr. Zanders introduced his groundbreaking apparatus, captivating audiences with its ability to simulate extraordinary experiences. Fast forward to 1924, where behind the scenes in a film studio, intricate sets were meticulously constructed to transport viewers into different worlds, all through the power of simulation. Meanwhile, a mesmerizing Zoetrope brought an enchanting engraving to life - capturing every motion of a little girl playing with her skipping-rope. Innovation soared through the skies when Lockheed NT-33A-1-LO 51-4120 took flight in an aeroplane simulator cockpit designed for night flights on Boeing 757s. The thrill of soaring above clouds was simulated with utmost precision. Not limited to technology alone, fashion also embraced simulation in Lefranco's designs from 1892. These avant-garde creations simulated new possibilities and challenged traditional norms within the industry. Artistic expressions found their way onto lithographs like Phil Mays' Gutter-Snipes illustration that vividly portrayed street life by simulating its gritty essence. Even ancient texts such as Rabanus Maurus' De Rerum Naturis from the 11th century contained illustrations that aimed at simulating nature's wonders and mysteries. But simulations aren't confined solely to entertainment or creativity; they serve practical purposes too. Pyrotechnics explode while F-15 fighter jets soar overhead during air-to-ground attack simulations - training our armed forces for real-life scenarios. Lastly, spiral wire structures ingeniously mimic six-footed motion - reminding us how even simple objects can simulate complex movements found in nature itself. From historical inventions like Dr. Zanders apparatus and zoetropes to modern-day flight simulators and fashion designs, simulation has always been a powerful tool for human imagination and progress.