Bio-Sensors, Glenn, Friendship 7

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Object Details

Astronaut

John H. Glenn, Jr.

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This Bio-Harness Assembly was worn under the Mercury pressure suit and was worn by John Glenn during his historic Friendship 7 flight on February 20, 1962.

The components consisted of an electrocardiograph signal conditioner, an impedance pneumograph signal conditioner and a DC-DC converter. These instruments monitored the physiological functions of the astronaut. The sensor attachment in the helmet was for respiration count.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19670189000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical

Materials

Sensors: Rubber, aluminium

Wires: Plastic-coated copper wire

Microphone: aluminium

Dimensions

3-D (As Displayed): 61 × 3.8 × 1.3cm (24 × 1 1/2 × 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/nv9dd97b4a6-783c-47a0-b459-4ea0a6912820

Record ID

nasm_A19670189000