E-THEMIS camera (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

E-THEMIS camera

Caption

Christensen holds a non-working replica of E-THEMIS that has the exact same dimensions and mass as the real flight instrument. To avoid unnecessary handling of the actual E-THEMIS camera, engineers use this mass model for tests that don't require a functioning instrument. These include doing initial vibration testing and checking that electrical cables fit properly in the space provided.

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Charlie Leight/ASU News

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