Fun #59 - Harvard University copper-sheathed vehicle to study radio echos

Otto Puzzell · October 28, 2011, 05:54:12 AM

An odd-ball one-off, for sure

For 1 point, identify this unusual vehicle's purpose, and by whom it was modified.

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Allemano · October 30, 2011, 07:06:35 AM

A safe on wheels?

Otto Puzzell · October 30, 2011, 07:17:40 AM

Quote from: Allemano on October 30, 2011, 07:06:35 AM
A safe on wheels?

Far from that. Those are relatively common.

Allemano · October 30, 2011, 07:21:04 AM

Are the segments of that case separately removable?

Allemano · October 30, 2011, 07:24:10 AM

The car seems to be very low riding. Does it move heavy duty?

Otto Puzzell · October 30, 2011, 07:36:59 AM

Quote from: Allemano on October 30, 2011, 07:21:04 AM
Are the segments of that case separately removable?

I don't think so

Otto Puzzell · October 30, 2011, 07:37:46 AM

Quote from: Allemano on October 30, 2011, 07:24:10 AM
The car seems to be very low riding. Does it move heavy duty?

No

Allemano · October 30, 2011, 07:42:24 AM

mmmm... is that tiny window for inspection only? Maybe for reading from a scale?

woodinsight · October 30, 2011, 08:29:31 AM

Delivery of banknotes/money to banks?

Otto Puzzell · October 30, 2011, 09:09:59 AM

Quote from: Allemano on October 30, 2011, 07:42:24 AM
mmmm... is that tiny window for inspection only? Maybe for reading from a scale?

Could be. The information that accompanied the picture does not provide that level of detail.

Measuring / metering is what this vehicle is for.

Otto Puzzell · October 30, 2011, 09:10:31 AM

Quote from: woodinsight on October 30, 2011, 08:29:31 AM
Delivery of banknotes/money to banks?

No sir

Allemano · October 30, 2011, 09:15:56 AM

Does the man at the left look at something significant which isn't visible in that picture?

Otto Puzzell · October 31, 2011, 04:14:56 AM

Nothing to be seen there...

Allemano · October 31, 2011, 04:17:05 AM

Is it about measuring volume?

Otto Puzzell · October 31, 2011, 04:55:13 AM

No

Allemano · October 31, 2011, 04:56:05 AM

Radiation?

Otto Puzzell · October 31, 2011, 04:59:55 AM

Of a sort!

Locked for Allemano

Otto Puzzell · November 10, 2011, 11:18:16 AM

OK to unlock?

Allemano · November 11, 2011, 01:39:42 AM

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on November 10, 2011, 11:18:16 AM
OK to unlock?

Sorry...

Yes, please unlock!

Otto Puzzell · November 11, 2011, 02:58:00 AM

Thank you, sir.

Open to all.

woodinsight · November 11, 2011, 03:37:20 AM

Used for transportation of radioactive material for X-rays to hospitals?

Otto Puzzell · November 11, 2011, 04:53:52 AM

Getting colder...

Allemano · November 11, 2011, 05:16:14 AM

Is it about harmful radiation?

Otto Puzzell · November 11, 2011, 05:19:56 AM

Quote from: Allemano on November 11, 2011, 05:16:14 AM
Is it about harmful radiation?

Certain concentrations and wavelengths can be harmful, but that's not what this vehicle is about.

Allemano · November 11, 2011, 05:21:48 AM

Esoteric (humbug)?

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Fun #59 - Harvard University copper-sheathed vehicle to study radio echos