Human Computers of 1947, NASA history collection
Description (1947) Langley's human computers at work. The female staff at Langley performed mathematical computations for male staff. Photograph published in Winds of Change, 75th Anniversary NASA publication (... More
NACA Muroc Contingent with X-1-2 Aircraft
Description (October 1947) The NACA Muroc Contingent in October 1947 in front of the Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-2 and Boeing B-29 launch aircraft. Standing left to right: Le Roy Proctor, Jr., Don Borchers, H... More
Early NACA Human Computers at Work
Description (November 1949) The women of the Computer Department at NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station are shown busy with test flight calculations. The "computers" under the direction of Roxanah Yancey we... More
Manometer Board Setup in Supersonic Wind Tunnel
Description (February 24, 1949) Manometer Board Setup in the 18 x 18 inch Supersonic Wind Tunnel at Lewis...Image # : C-1949-23011