Meter, Radiation Survey, Portable, Apollo 11
This device allowed the Apollo 11 astronauts to determine the radiation in the crew compartment. It was fully portable, self-contained, and provided a direct reading of radiation dose rates calibrated in rads/hr. In the event of a radiation emergency (such as a solar flare) it could be used to find a habitable, low-dose region within the spacecraft. During flight it was clamped in a bracket mounted to the Guidance and Navigation conditioning panel.
This unit flown in the Command Module during the Apollo 11 mission and was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1970.
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
EQUIPMENT-Medical
Manufacturer
General Dynamics, Ft. Worth Division
Dimensions
3-D: 24.9 × 5.7cm (9 13/16 in. × 2 1/4 in.)
Materials
Overall - metal
Inventory Number
A19980075000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA/JSC; must be offered back to NASA upon deaccession
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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