MERCURY SUIT EVALUATIONS Reel 2 · Part 5

Description

Summary: Coverage of evaluation of the Clark, the Latex and the Navy full pressure suits for use in Project Mercury by testing each suit on the human centrifuge in the altitude chamber, and the heat box, tests for visibility from the suit, acoustical effects of the suit, and the work capability of the suits. Reels l,2,3, and 4 -- Shows suits being tested by subjects on the human centrifuge. Reels 5,6, and 7 -- Pressure testing and measuring of the suits, tests in the altitude chamber and the heat box, testing four vision area while wearing the suit and for acoustical effects. Good (Basic: Orig koda)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities