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Beckman Physiological Monitor System

  • 1964

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The system, designed for use in NASA's environment chambers, monitored oxygen, carbon dioxide, suit pressure, EEG, and heart rate.

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  • 8 in. W x 10 in. L
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  • (verso) "61. 14 TAD 440-2."
  • (verso) "NASA. 1964. "Physiological Monitor System." Will be worn by Test Engineers and doctors at NASA, Houston, in the invironmental chambers to monitor O2, CO2, suit pressure, EEG, and heart beats. Will be connected to a "Terminal Assembly which will supply the necessary power....etc.... C. Kyser. 15 Tad 440-2."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Series arrangement
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 89, Folder 2

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Dietrich, T. A. “Beckman Physiological Monitor System,” 1964. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 89, Folder 2. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/d504rk54x.

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