Object Details
Manufacturer
Atlas Underwear Corporation
Summary
This Bio-Harness Assembly was made for the Apollo program though was never flown on a mission. It was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1977.
The Apollo Bio-Harness Assembly was worn under either the intra-vehicular (IV) or extra-vehicular (EV) pressure suit. It consisted of a cotton duck belt with teflon-coated beta cloth pockets into which the electrocardiograph signal conditioner, the impedance pneumograph signal conditioner, and a DC-DC converter were inserted. These instruments monitored the physiological functions of the astronaut. The belt was fitted with snap fastners which attached the assembly to either the constant wear garment or the liquid cooling garment.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19770493000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical
Materials
Pouch: Beta cloth, polyester, metal
Electrical leads: Anodized aluminium, stainless steel
Interior: Coated electrical wires, plastic
Dimensions
3-D (belt, 340g): 64.8 × 27.3 × 2.5cm, 0.3kg (2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 10 3/4 in. × 1 in., 0.7lb.)
3-D (harness, 185g): 45.7 × 4.4 × 4.4cm, 0.2kg (1 ft. 6 in. × 1 3/4 in. × 1 3/4 in., 0.4lb.)
Storage (in box): 71.8 × 33 × 5.1cm (2 ft. 4 1/4 in. × 1 ft. 1 in. × 2 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_A19770493000