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Air Force Hypoxia Warning System

  • Circa 1962

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Beckman made thirteen carbon dioxide atmospheric analysis systems used by NASA in the Mercury flights.

The mounted photograph is captioned: "Beckman Hypoxia Warning System - consisting of sensor, amplifier, and readout - monitors oxygen partial pressure in aircraft, space capsules, environmental chambers, and other closed atmospheres." The image of the sensor bears the stamp "14TAD351-2" on the reverse.

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  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
  • 8.5 in. W x 11 in. L
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 1. Image Files
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  • Box 57, Folder 51

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Dietrich, T. A. “Air Force Hypoxia Warning System,” circa 1962. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 57, Folder 51. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/gf06g317d.

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