COLLECTION NAME:
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Collection
Record
Name of Image:
Wheelchair
Full Description:
NASA-developed aerospace computerized structural-analysis techniques and aerospace composite materials have resulted in an advanced wheelchair that weighs only 25 pounds. With only half the weight of a normal wheelchair, this advanced wheelchair is as strong and durable as a 50-pound stainless steel wheelchair yet can be easily collapsed forauto stowage. Its features include a seat, wheelguards, dynamic brakes, shaped hand rims, and a footrest with smooth contours to aid in opening doors.
Date of Image:
1998-01-01
Category:
Benefit from NASA
term:
Wheelchair
facet_where:
Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Reference Number:
MSFC-75-SA-4105-2C
MIX #:
9801817
NIX #:
MSFC-9801817
MSFC Negative Number:
9801817
UID:
SPD-MARSH-9801817
