Mowat Sonar Sensor

Detector, Obstacle

Accession Number:
2007.33.15
Description:
(a) Sensor unit; celery green rectangular plastic case, textured sides; recessed screen on front covers two transducers, one an untra sonic emitter, the other a receiver; green plastic three-position slider; braided brown wrist strap on swivel post on side rear; battery compartment on back covers white 8.4v rechargible battery, cutout in cover for jack for recharging unit; label on side, "mowat sensor/model MS 01/WORMALD INTERNATIONAL SENSORY AIDS LTD/CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND" and patent info; tag in battery compartment, "SER. No. S2/3024"; (b) dark brown soft leatherette case with zipper closure, "mowat sensor" embossed on top.
Height:
2.125
Width:
1
Depth:
6
Date Made:
1978
Maker:
Wormald International Sensory Aids Ltd.
Place of Origin:
Christcurch, New Zealand
Collection:
AER O&M Division C. Warren Bledsoe Archives
History/Provenance:
AER O&M Division C. Warren Bledsoe Archives
Credit Line:
Gift of Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Subjects:
Orientation & Mobility Electronic Travel Aids
Dimension Notes:
overall
Made:
Wormald International Sensory Aids Ltd.
Material:
Plastic, aluminum, polyester
Exhibit Label:
Detector, Obstacle
Updated:
04/29/2014