Control Collection (#41)

Myasishchev M-17 high-altitude research aircraft

Wired brain. Computer artwork of a human brain connected to wires. This could represent a range of concepts, from computer-enhanced intelligence, to computer control of humans

Solar-powered traffic lights. Photographed east of Dryden, Ontario, Canada

Computer game. Conceptual computer artwork representing a computer game. Two robotic characters from the game are shown, with several buttons (red) from a panel used to control their movement

Tugboat pitch controls on the boats bridge. Pitching describes the motion of a boat when it dips and raises its back and front alternately. Photographed at Southampton Container Port, UK

Remote controls

Waste water outfalls
Waste water flowing from an outlet pipe. Rigorous tests are conducted on this waste water by the refinery, to ensure that it is clean enough to join unpolluted water sources

Computer hard disk assembly. Component parts of a hard disk showing the outer aluminium casing (top), the hard disk platter and read/write head (centre), and the controller electronics (bottom)

Read / write head of a hard disk
Read/write head of a hard disk. Data is recorded on to a computer hard disk by a read-write head on the tip of a metal arm (centre)

Former work station, Fawley power station
Former work station in the control room at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. This power station was built in the 1960s and two of its original four 500 MW generating units closed in the 1990s

Earth spinning on robotic finger, artwork
Earth spinning on robotic finger. Conceptual computer artwork of robots taking over the world

Android holding the Earth
World controlled by androids, conceptual image. Computer artwork of the Earth held in the hands of an android, representing a world dominated by android robots

Robotic hands and Earth, artwork
Robotic hands and Earth. Conceptual computer artwork of robots taking over the world

Communications room. Patch panel and wires in an office communications room. The blue and yellow wires carry voice and computer data to and from a network of telephones and computers

Artificial heart, artwork
Artificial heart. Artwork of a man with a permanently implanted device that has replaced his damaged or diseased heart. This is powered by both external (grey box)

Fingerprint identification. Computer artwork of parts of a fingerprint being analysed. This could represent the scanning of fingerprints as part of a biometric security system

Global ID card
Biometric ID card. Computer artwork of a personal ID (identification) card carrying biometric data, data on biological measurements

Biometric ID card. Computer artwork of a personal ID (identification) card carrying biometric data, data on biological measurements

Biometric ID cards. Computer artwork of personal ID (identification) cards carrying biometric data, data on biological measurements

Pre-1997 UK CO2 fire extinguisher
Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. Pressurized canister containing liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) for extinguishing a fire. Since 1997, UK CO2 extinguishers are red with a black label

Traffic cones, computer artwork

Young girl using a brain-activated computer system
Brain-activated computer system. Girl using a brain-activated system to play a computer game. A MindDrive sensor (black) on her finger monitors her mental activity

Avian flu containment, conceptual art
Avian flu control, conceptual computer artwork. Quarantine and culling of infected birds can help to slow or prevent the spread of the disease

SARS protection face mask
MODEL RELEASED. SARS protection face mask. Woman wearing a face mask to protect her against the SARS virus. SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

Asthma inhaler use
Illustration showing the use of a Ventolin inhaler to control recurrent attacks of asthma, featuring a cutaway drawing of a man which shows the " tree" of branching airways in both lungs

Camera settings dial, which is rotated to select the desired operating mode

Dishwasher display panel. The dishwater is on an economy cycle

Phase change material, SEM
Phase change material. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of microcapsules (blue) that contain a phase change material (PCM) coating fabric fibres

Laptop and mouse interior

Computer mouse interior

Hand on buttons, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a wire-frame hand, pushing a red button on a checkered surface

DNA recognition, molecular model
DNA recognition. Computer model showing MyoD transcription factor, from a mouse (mus musculus), bound to DNA. Transcription factors are proteins that bind to specific sequences of DNA

Computer mouse with a scroll wheel. Sensors on the inside of the mouse track the motion of a ball that rolls as the mouse is moved across a surface

Christmas tree assembly. An array of pipes and valves fitted to a production wellhead. This assembly controls flow and comprises at least two isolation valves to prevent accidents

Thermostat

Peat bog fire. Mars aircraft dropping water on a fire in a raised peat bog. Peat bog fires often burn below the ground making them particularly difficult to extinguish

Atmosphere engineering. Diagram showing the technology that could be employed in altering the Earths atmospheric conditions to reduce climate change effects

Pollution control exercise
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control exercise. Technician explaining the use of an inflatable boom to a group during a training exercise at a beach

Pollution control
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control. Technician inflating a boom on a shingle beach during a training exercise. A boom is an inflatable piece of equipment used in the containment of oil spills

Railway signalman, 19th century
Railway signalman operating train track switches and holding a furled signal flag. The first mechanised and centralised railway switching system dates from 1856

Jacquard loom, 19th century
Jacquard loom. This device for weaving textiles was invented in 1804 by the French weaver and inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834)

Internet censorship, conceptual artwork

Apollo lunar module cabin mock-up
Mock-up of the Apollo lunar module cabin, showing two triangular windows, a facsimile of the control panel and astronauts hand-controllers, and the exit hatch below

Aircraft flight controls
Aircraft flight control display at the 2011 Paris Air Show. Controls include (from left to right) elevator and trim, emergency brake (black and yellow stripes)

Nuclear bomb control console, Russia
The control console for the detonation of the first nuclear bomb is displayed in the nuclear weapons museum in the Russian Federal Nuclear Center in Nizhny Novgorod

The Earth held by a human hand
Earth held by a human hand. Conceptual composite image of the control humans have over the Earth

Tram electrical systems, 19th century
Tram electrical systems, 19th-century artwork. Electrification of trams (also called streetcars) took place in the 1880s and 1890s

Nuclear missile launch lights
Launching a nuclear missile. Lights on part of a control panel at a strategic missile launch training centre in Russia. The text on the lights translates to " launch sequence started"

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"Unveiling the Power of Control: From Ancient Empires to Modern Times" Exploring a map of the Roman Empire, we witness how control shaped an entire civilization, dictating its boundaries and destiny. Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal in Central America stand as a testament to human ingenuity and control over nature's mighty forces. The final gallop of White Horse signifies not only strength but also the delicate balance between control and freedom. Stepping inside the Apollo Lunar Module, we marvel at astronauts' mastery over technology, showcasing humanity's quest for ultimate control beyond Earth's limits. Air Traffic Control flight information strips meticulously organize chaos in our skies, ensuring safe journeys for millions around the globe. Defying stereotypes, female jockeys riding gentlemen like horses symbolize women breaking barriers while maintaining grace and precision under their command. Motorway traffic cones guide us through bustling highways with controlled efficiency, keeping us on track during our daily commutes. In NFS London Region's WWII control room, officers strategized tirelessly to maintain order amidst chaos – a testament to human resilience even in times of darkness. The IRA bombing of Westminster reminds us that sometimes those who seek power will challenge society's norms by attempting to seize control through violence – yet unity prevails against such acts. Amidst charred remnants after a fire in Hare Street SE18, LCC-LFB showcases their unwavering commitment to controlling destructive elements and protecting lives within communities they serve. A World War Two recruitment poster serves as a reminder that individuals willingly sacrifice personal freedoms when called upon by their nations – highlighting both patriotism and collective responsibility under strict controls during wartime. Peering out from an interior view of a tuk-tuk in Bangkok reveals Southeast Asia's vibrant chaos harmoniously balanced by skilled drivers maneuvering through crowded streets with remarkable control.