Signal Conditioner, Apollo

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Object Details

Summary

This device, probably unflown, was part of the Apollo Command Module. It contained electronics modules installed in a rectangular housing, which processed signals related to biomedical data from Apollo astronauts, before transmission to Earth monitoring stations.

This object was transferred to the museum in 1972 by NASA.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19940049000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Communications Devices

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Gold Plating, Rubber (Silicone), Paint, Ceramic plate, Varnish, Plastic

Dimensions

3-D: 55.9 x 40.6 x 10.8cm (22 x 16 x 4 1/4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv966c83dbc-c448-475b-9cd9-4631f135f8c6

Record ID

nasm_A19940049000