This velometer (air velocity meter) is part of the test equipment kit from the backup Skylab Orbital Workshop that is displayed in the Museum. It could be used with the plug-in air velocity meter probe to measure airflow. Skylab was a U.S. space station launched into low Earth orbit in May 1973. Three different three-man crews occupied the orbital laboratory until February 1974. Skylab was equipped with several tool kits and devices for in-flight maintenance tasks, as well as scientific instruments for a variety of research projects.
NASA transferred this velometer to the Museum in 1975.
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
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
Dimensions
3-D: 15.9 x 14.6 x 8.3cm (6 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Materials
Aluminum, stainless steel, steel, foil, plastic, synthetic fabric, paint, adhesive label
Inventory Number
A20110453008
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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