Laser Level

Description:

Lasers have proven very useful in the construction industry. One example is this Spectra-Physics model 910 "LaserLevel" made in the early 1980s. In use, a construction worker attached the unit to a tripod and adjusted it so that it was nearly parallel to the ground. The level automatically completed the adjustment process when activated, and then emitted a beam of infrared light from a rotating head. The worker then moved to where-ever a measurement was needed and used a special laser detector to complete the task.

The "LaserLevel" self-adjusted if bumped slightly and completely shut off if bumped too much. The level operated automatically so it allowed one person to do work of two, resulting in cost savings since fewer assistants were needed.

Date Made: 1985

Maker: Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: LaserSurveyingBuilding & Architecture

Subject:

See more items in: Work and Industry: Electricity, Energy & Power, Lasers

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Credit Line: from Spectra Physics Scanning Systems Inc.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0417.01Accession Number: 1985.0417Catalog Number: 1985.0417.01Model Number: 910

Object Name: surveying levellaser levellaserOther Terms: surveying level; Lasers and Masers

Physical Description: steel (overall material)glass (windows material)plastic (part material)Measurements: open: 18 in x 10 1/4 in x 10 1/2 in; 45.72 cm x 26.035 cm x 26.67 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5211-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_713990

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