This Apollo bio-harness was worn by astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad during his Apollo 12 mission in November 1969. This portion of the bio-harness served to connect each of the data collection devices to the spacecraft in order to transmit the health information of the astronaut back to Earth through the spacecraft communications system.
The complete bio-harness assembly was worn under either the intra-vehicular (IV) coverall garment or extra-vehicular (EV) pressure suit. It consisted of a cotton belt with teflon-coated beta cloth pockets into which an electrocardiograph signal conditioner, an impedance pneumograph signal conditioner, and a DC-DC converter were inserted. The belt was fitted with snap fasteners which attached the assembly to either the constant wear garment or the liquid cooling garment.
NASA transferred this bio-harness assembly to the Museum in the 1970s.
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
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Medical
Astronaut
Charles Conrad, Jr.
Manufacturer
Cicoil Corporation
Dimensions
Overall: 27.3 x 20.3 x 1.1cm (10 3/4 x 8 x 7/16 in.)
Materials
Pouch: Beta Cloth, Polyester, Resin, Ink
Electrical leads: Anodized Aluminium, Steel, Gold Plating, Plastic
Interior: Coated Electrical Wires
Connection: Paper, Adhesive, Ink
Inventory Number
A19850237000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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