Gravimeter, Lunar Traverse, Apollo

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Bendix Corp.

Summary

The Lunar Traverse Gravimeter was designed to measure the Moon's gravitational field using a precise accelerometer. While on the Moon, astronauts would move the device to different locations and take readings of the graviational force.

This particular Traverse Gravimeter is the flight back-up unit for the Apollo 17 mission. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1975.

Credit Line

Donated by the Office of Naval Research

Inventory Number

A19761051000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Lunar

Materials

Overall: synthetic fabric, metal, aluminum, mylar

Power pack: steel switches, brass, aluminum housing, synthetic covered wires

Dimensions

3-D: 25.4 × 22.9 × 44.5cm (10 × 9 × 17 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bb480e8c-5f4c-49cc-a070-3b1ed1d987e3

Record ID

nasm_A19761051000