For all of our critical space-flight hardware (power
supplies, plasma
instruments, etc.), we put them in well-padded containers and carry
them onboard. We draft letters to airport security (and carry
duplicates thereof) quoting the NASA contract number and giving
contact phone numbers at the SwRI office. In many cases, neither
X-rays nor opening the contamination bag is a good idea. With the
appropriate groundwork, we have not had any problems (knock on wood)
so far.
So it is *possible* to carry electronics on planes, under some circumstances.
The clever instrument teams make sure their containers don't fit in
coach seats, so they have no choice but to go First Class. :-)
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- Mark
210-522-6025, temporary cell 240-375-2995
That makes it much easier all Sellam has to do is find a Domesday
system, convince them to ship it. Then get a Nasa contract number to
make sure it gets there.
It might be easier to build his own ;)
Dan