Object Details
Manufacturer
Cicoil Corporation
Astronaut
Richard F. Gordon
Summary
This Apollo bio-harness was worn by astronaut Richard Gordon during his Apollo 12 mission in November 1969. This portion of the bio-harness served to connect each of the data collection devices to the spacecraft in order to transmit the health information of the astronaut back to Earth through the spacecraft communications system.
The complete bio-harness assembly was worn under either the intra-vehicular (IV) coverall garment or extra-vehicular (EV) pressure suit. It consisted of a cotton belt with teflon-coated beta cloth pockets into which an electrocardiograph signal conditioner, an impedance pneumograph signal conditioner, and a DC-DC converter were inserted. The belt was fitted with snap fasteners which attached the assembly to either the constant wear garment or the liquid cooling garment.
NASA transferred this bio-harness assembly to the Museum in the 1970s.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19850236000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical
Materials
Pouch: Beta Cloth, Polyester, Resin, Ink
Electrical leads: Anodized Aluminium, Steel, Gold Plating, Plastic
Interior: Coated Electrical Wires
Dimensions
Overall: 25.4 x 20.2 x 2.1cm (10 x 7 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19850236000