Object Details
Manufacturer
Tempil Corporation
Summary
The auxillary biosensors were part of the Apollo bioharness assembly worn under either the intra-vehicular (IV) or extra-vehicular (EV) pressure suit. This sensor unit was flown on Apollo 11 in July 1969, though not worn during the mission. The complete assembly consisted of a cotton duck belt fitted with snap fastners and teflon-coated beta cloth pockets, which attached the assembly to either the constant wear garment or the liquid cooling garment. The bioharness components consisted of an electrocardiograph signal conditioner, an impedance pneumograph signal conditioner, and an DC-DC converter, along with sensors placed on the body of the astronaut prior to flight. These instruments monitored the physiological functions of the astronaut.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1970.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19980032000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Medical
Materials
Overall: Metal, plastic, rubber insulation
Dimensions
3-D: 61 x 2.5cm (24 x 1 in.)
3-D (Coiled/Display): 6.5 × 8 × 1.3cm (2 9/16 × 3 1/8 × 1/2 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_A19980032000
