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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 Usage conditions apply
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