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Side-Looking Viewer for CrevicesSide-looking optical viewer inserted into gap 1 mm wide to depth of 10 cm. Instrument allows human observer to inspect small crevices from comfortable viewing angle. Small mirror atop pair of thin, flat legs inserted into gap. Mirror reflects image of gap wall or other object into microscope, which magnifies image 20 times. Quartz/halogen lamp in separate unit provides light to illuminate gap via optical-fiber bundle. Observer looks directly through microscope or attaches photographic or video camera without disturbing setup.
Document ID
19870000133
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Hagen, G. R.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-20610
Report Number: MSC-20610
ISSN: 0145-319X
Accession Number
87B10133
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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