Flexure Rig Testing

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Shimmy, shimmy, koko pop! This instrument can really move. The flex rig demonstrates the many ways it can twist and turn GNIRS. 12-6-02

Let the dance begin! GNIRS twists axially on the flex rig. Chubby Checker had nothing on us. 12-6-02

After a 45 degree change in position, GNIRS hangs suspended from the flex rig. 12-6-02

Back in the horizontal position, GNIRS is tipped sideways on the flex rig. 12-6-02

GNIRS attains the vertical position. 12-6-02

First on the agenda: turning from horizontal to vertical. 12-6-02.

Project Scientist Jay Elias stands with GNIRS before the flexure testing begins. 12-6-02

And GNIRS mounted on the Flex Rig, ready for testing. AM 12/6/02

GNIRS inside the Flex Rig facility. AM on 12/6/02

GNIRS has wings! The completed instrument glides over to the Flex Rig facility. AM on 12/6/02

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