The Lunar Traverse Gravimeter was designed to measure the Moon's gravitational field using a precise accelerometer. While on the Moon, astronauts would move the device to different locations and take readings of the graviational force. The device was covered by a blanket to minimize temperature fluctuations.
This artifact is an unflown example of the blanket, for a Gravimeter that was flown on at least one Apollo mission.
Donated by the Charles Stark Draper Laboratories.
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-Lunar
Manufacturer
MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
Dimensions
Approximate (Cover): 24.8 × 24.1 × 27.3cm (9 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 10 3/4 in.)
Storage (Current Storage): 61.6 × 46.7 × 32.4cm (24 1/4 × 18 3/8 × 12 3/4 in.)
Materials
Synthetic Fabric
Kapton
Synthetic Mesh
Copper Alloy
Nickel Plating
Inventory Number
A20020364001
Credit Line
Donated by the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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