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This biobelt and bioinstrumentation assembly is likely a non-flight medical monitoring system from the Skylab program. The biobelt and harness assembly included an electrocardiogram to record heartbeat, a cardiotachometer for heart rate, an impedance pneumograph for respiration rate, and two sets of electrodes. The electrodes attached to the crewmember's chest and plugged into the instruments on the biobelt, which was snapped onto an undergarment. The cable bundle from the biobelt connected to a communications cable for data transmission to medical staff on the ground. The biobelt supported the Skylab goal of understanding the body's response to long-duration spaceflight.

NASA transferred this assembly to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.

 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 Manufacturer General Electric Co.
 Dimensions Overall: 29.5 x 26 x 2.1cm (11 5/8 x 10 1/4 x 13/16 in.)
 Materials Ortho Fabric, Silicon Coated Polyester, Beta Cloth, Anodized Aluminum, Synthetic Fabric, Resin, Plastic, Steel, Copper Alloy, Chrome Plating, Gold Plating
 Inventory Number A19770156000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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