This is a fuel cell ammeter used in the Gemini program. With a 0-20 ampere scale, it monitored the current coming from the fuel cell. Fuel cells provided the electrical power in Gemini V and VII through XII. This ammeter was not flown in space.
Weston Instruments made the artifact and NASA transferred it to the Smithsonian in 1972.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Electrical Power
Manufacturer
Weston Instruments
Dimensions
3-D: 7.6 x 7.6 x 5.7cm (3 x 3 x 2 1/4 in.)
Materials
Non-ferrous metal, plated steel, paint, glass, brass, rubber
Inventory Number
A19720428000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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