Story written 2 December 2007
The Naval Air Development Center was the site of the worlds largest human centrifuge. Scientific experiments conducted there pioneered future air and space travel.
The remaining tower at the NADC Johnsville, PA.
How many times has this guy ridden the pod in the centrifuge?
A view of the once classified control room.
The boom and pod inside the centrifuge. It was very dark inside and difficult to get a really good photo.
Looking up at the ceiling inside the centrifuge
The U.S. Navy human centrifuge at the Aviation Medical Acceleration Laboratory of the Naval Air Development Center, Johnsville, PA.
On the beach in Avalon, NJ. Found while at a visit to the Wetlands Institute.
Rick Sheckells has been a member since 25 November 2007 and goes by rjsphotography.
Currently in Caln Twp, PA.
I am 40ish but hanging onto 29! Live in Eastern Pennsylvania, Chester County to be specific. I'm married to my wonderful wife Joanne and have 3 children. I love the outdoors and wildlife. Scenic, Nature and Wildlife photography are my passion.