Velocity Collection

Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and and its moon Titan

James Clerk Maxwell, caricature
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). Caricature of the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science

British six-pounder gun by G. H. Davis
The British six-pounder gun: explanatory drawings. It was an efficient field and anti-tank gun of high velocity, used for example against Rommels German army in the desert, Second World War

Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1873 (engraving)
1574767 Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1873 (engraving); (add.info.: Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water)

A self-acting aerial ropeway
5308177 A self-acting aerial ropeway.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a self-acting aerial ropeway: the velocity of a full container travelling down the hillside drew an empty container at the top)

Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1880 (engraving)
1574769 Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water)

Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1880 (engraving)
1574770 Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water)

Electro-ballistic apparatus for measuring the speed of cannon-shot, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Electro-ballistic apparatus for measuring the speed of cannon-shot, 1864. Apparatus invented by Major Navez, of the Belgian Artillery

Moscow metro - red dragon
Maxim Makunin

Bad race
Paolo Crocetta

Arthur Duray in his Lorraine-Dietrich competing in the Ardennes rally in 1906, c
CHT177239 Arthur Duray in his Lorraine-Dietrich competing in the Ardennes rally in 1906, c.1910 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Henri Fournier in his Mors competing in the Paris-Berlin rally in 1901, c
CHT177235 Henri Fournier in his Mors competing in the Paris-Berlin rally in 1901, c.1910 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A remarkable photograph (b / w photo)
3652723 A remarkable photograph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A remarkable photograph)

Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society, 8 May (engraving)
1626528 Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society, 8 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society)

Camille Jenatzy in his Mercedes competing in the Gordon-Bennett race in 1903, c
CHT177240 Camille Jenatzy in his Mercedes competing in the Gordon-Bennett race in 1903, c.1910 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Reconstruction of da Vincis design for an anemometer (wood & metal)
XOT366465 Reconstruction of da Vincis design for an anemometer (wood & metal) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design from the Codex Atlanticus, c.1485-1488)

Henri Rougier in his Lorraine-Dietrich competing in the Mount Ventoux rally in 1904, c
CHT177238 Henri Rougier in his Lorraine-Dietrich competing in the Mount Ventoux rally in 1904, c.1910 (colour litho) by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1873 (engraving)
1574768 Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1873 (engraving) by Guilleminot, Armand (19th century) (after); (add.info.: Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water)

Experiments with the 38-Ton "Thunderer"Gun (engraving)
1045182 Experiments with the 38-Ton " Thunderer" Gun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiments with the 38-Ton " Thunderer" Gun)

Moscow metro - illusion
Maxim Makunin

Moscow metro - shape of the light
Maxim Makunin

Futuristic train travel, Paris to Peking
This is how you will travel from Paris to Peking in the year 2000 - on a high speed monorail travelling at intercontinental velocity! Date: 1899

Blurred railway line, Didcot to Oxford

Anemometer and wind vane. This anemometer uses cup-shaped vanes to catch the wind. These rotate and trigger a reading of wind speed. The vane (centre left) shows the direction of the wind

Weather Prophet
The Weather Prophet, an instrument used at Kew Observatory to record wind direction and velocity. An invaluable invention for forcasting the weather. Date: 25 January 1933

Speed of the great liners by G. H. Davis
The speed of the great liners: a factor which makes head lights and other precautions necessary. Above: a dotted outline shows where the ship would be after 30 seconds movement

Suit to prevent pilot blackout by G. H. Davis
Beating the fighter pilots problem: a suit to prevent blackout. Details of the American Berger G2 suit, designed to keep pilots conscious in high-speed air battles during the Second World War

Air battles at 500 mph by G. H. Davis
Air battles at 500 miles an hour: possibilities of the new jet- and rocket-propelled aircraft. A pictorial outline of some problems likely to face pilots

Where the RAF fighters score by G. H. Davis
Aerodynamic cleanliness: where the RAF fighters score during the Second World War. In very high speed aircraft small projections and even rough surface paint may seriously reduce speed

Speed controversy and ship losses by G. H. Davis
Faster or slower cargo ships? Some of the outstanding features in the speed controversy over ship losses during the Second World War

Comparative ranges of fighter aircraft by G. H. Davis
The speed and power of fighter craft during the Second World War: comparisons of range. RAF and German bomber escorts: the difference between cruising range and fighting range. Date: 1941

Beaufighter long-range fighter by G. H. Davis
Most deadly of long-range fighters: the Beaufighter in detail. Heavily armed, and flying at over 300 mph, the Beaufighter added to the might of the RAF during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Body armour and visors by G. H. Davis
Body armour and visors: medieval style protection for the British army during the Second World War. This protection stops small

Manoeuvrability and pilot blackout by G. H. Davis
What fighting at nearly 400 mph means to the airman -- the difficulties of manoeuvrability and pilot blackout. How problems of high speed and wing loading have been solved

The 1966 USA spacecraft Gemini 8

Illustration of ice skater starting to spin, then increasing rate of spin to maintain angular moment

A Republic F-84 Thunderjet launches eight of 16 5-inch H?
A Republic F-84 Thunderjet launches eight of 16 5-inch High Velocity Aircraft Rockets over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

A manned orbital maintenance platform docked with a manned reusable crew capsule
A manned orbital maintenance platform (OMP) docked with a manned reusable crew capsule (RCC) in low Earth orbit ignites an auxiliary liquid-propellant rocket booster in order to lift it to a far

Illustration of a space shuttle re-entering the Earths atmosphere. In order for the Space Shuttle to return to Earth it must shed 18

A basic flow visualization test of an F-16XL Scamp model
An F-16XL Scamp model, four per cent the size of the full-scale aircraft, is tested in the Basic Aerodynamics Research Tunnel as part of a High Speed Research Program

An orbital maintenance platform fires it liquid-propellant rocket thrusters
An orbital maintenance platform (OMP) docked with a manned reusable crew capsule (RCC) in low Earth orbit fires its ten liquid-propellant rocket thrusters in order to lift it to a far higher Earth

Wake Vortex flow visualization tests of a Boeing 747 model

Artists concept of Cassini during the Saturn Orbit Insertion maneuver
This is an artists concept of Cassini during the Saturn Orbit Insertion (SOI) maneuver, just after the main engine has begun firing

The Active Flexible Wing model undergoing tests in a wind tunnel
This multiple-exposure photograph shows the Active Flexible Wing model at several pitch positions. Key accomplishments of this program included single and multiple- mode flutter suppression

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Mediterranean Electric Telegraph, Apparatus for the Automatic Recording of the Velocity Experiments

Racecar Driver in Racecar

Racecar Driver at the Pit Stop

Pierre Gassendi (1592-1655) French philosopher and scientist, friend of Kepler and Galileo. Calculated velocity of sound in air with some accuracy. Engraving

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"Capturing the Essence of Velocity: From Spacecraft to Racing Cars" The Cassini spacecraft gracefully orbits Saturn and its moon Titan, showcasing the incredible velocity at which it travels through space. James Clerk Maxwell, known for his groundbreaking work on electromagnetism, is humorously depicted in a caricature as he unravels the mysteries of velocity. G. H. Davis's British six-pounder gun showcases the raw power and speed that projectiles can achieve with remarkable velocity. Arthur Duray fearlessly races his Lorraine-Dietrich during the Ardennes rally in 1906, demonstrating both skill and speed on treacherous roads. Henri Fournier pushes his Mors to its limits during the Paris-Berlin rally in 1901, capturing a moment frozen in time that epitomizes velocity. A captivating black-and-white photograph freezes an exhilarating moment where speed takes center stage, leaving viewers breathless with its sheer velocity. Sketches from the Conversazione of the Royal Society depict brilliant minds discussing scientific advancements related to velocity on a memorable evening in history. Camille Jenatzy maneuvers his Mercedes with precision and daring during the Gordon-Bennett race in 1903, showcasing both elegance and blistering velocity. Leonardo da Vinci's visionary design for an anemometer merges wood and metal into a masterpiece that measures wind speed with unparalleled accuracy and understanding principles. Henri Rougier conquers Mount Ventoux's challenging terrain while competing in his Lorraine-Dietrich during a thrilling rally event captured forever as an emblematic display of pure velocity. Experiments conducted in 1873 aim to measure sound's astonishingly fast propagation through water—an endeavor that sheds light on one aspect of this fascinating phenomenon called velocity.