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  Beckman Gas Flow Meter

  • 1965

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Gas flow, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman O2 Partial Pressure Transducer

  • 1965

  The oxygen transducer monitored a monkey's air supply on a 30 day Biosatellite Program mission.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Transducers, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Dissolved O2 System

  • 1965

  This system for measuring dissolved oxygen was developed for NASA for use in orbital environments.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Water--Dissolved oxygen--Measurement, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman EEG Modules

  • 1965

  Electroencephalographs are used to monitor and record electrical activity of the brain. These were developed for NASA, for monitoring astronauts' brain activity.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Medical electronics--Equipment and supplies, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Electroencephalography, Electronics in space medicine, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  O2 and CO2 Analyzer Unit

  • 1964

  In 1960s, Beckman's Advanced Technology Operations had a number of contracts to develop instruments to monitor the atmosphere of closed environments.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Atmospheric carbon dioxide
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  Aerial View of Beckman Instruments, Fullerton

  • 1963

  This aerial photograph of Beckman's Fullerton plant includes an inscription sketching the company history and facility's use.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Factories, Corporations--Headquarters, Aerial photographs, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Gas analyzer console

  • 1963

  The console incorporates Honeywell and Beckman instruments, including an infrared analyzer, automatic stream selector, and gas chromatograph. It may have been fabricated for Advanced Technology Operations contracts with…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Honeywell Inc., Boeing Aircraft Company, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Gas chromatography--Instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Atmosphere gas analyzer

  • 1962

  This instrument was designed to analyze the atmospheric composition within a spacecraft's cabin during the Apollo missions.

  • Photographer Donner, Walter
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Atmosphere--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman CO2 Sensor & Amplifier

  • 1962

  The August 1 date of manufacture on the carbon dioxide sensor preamplifier places this photograph in the latter half of 1962. This instrument was designed for use during NASA's Mercury manned spaceflight project.

  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Carbon dioxide, Carbon dioxide--Measurement, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  O2 Sensor

  • 1963

  Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such diverse jobs as monitoring astronauts’ respiration, maintaining packaged food safety,…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  CO2 Sensor

  • 1963

  Beckman’s measurement of carbon dioxide was spurred by many applications. It was in part an outgrowth of World War II era work (such as that which produced Pauling’s oxygen meter) and post-war developments (including…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Carbon dioxide, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Hypoxia O2 Sensor

  • 1963

  Beckman made hypoxia warning systems for aircraft pilots and astronauts.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Anoxemia, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Hypoxia O2 Sensor

  • 1963

  Beckman made hypoxia warning systems for aircraft pilots and astronauts.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Anoxemia, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman O2 Sensor

  • 1964

  The O2 sensor, photographed with a dime for scale, was used in hypoxia warning systems for jet fighters.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Aeronautical instruments, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Avionics, Anoxemia, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Hypoxia Warning Systems

  • 1964

  Beckman made hypoxia warning systems for aircraft pilots and astronauts. An O2 sensor is visible in the mask.

  • Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Avionics, Air pilots--Health and hygiene, Anoxemia, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Flight O2 Sensor and Mask

  • 1964

  Beckman made hypoxia warning systems for aircraft pilots and astronauts. A ruler provides scale.

  • Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Avionics, Air pilots--Health and hygiene, Anoxemia, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  50 Gallon Still

  • 1963

  The still produced water for use in field medical stations.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Distillation apparatus, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  50 Gallon Still (Closed)

  • 1963

  The still produced water for use in field medical stations.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Medical laboratories--Equipment and supplies, Distillation apparatus, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Scott Flow Meter

  • 1964

  The gas flow meter was manufactured for Scott Corporation by Beckman Instruments.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Gas flow, Process control, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Hydrogen-Oxygen Detection System Panel

  • 1963

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Hydrogen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Boattail Detection System

  • 1963

  The system, photographed with the internal components visible, detected H2 and O2.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Hydrogen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Detector Block

  • 1963

  The Boattail System detected H2 and O2.

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Oxygen--Measurement, Oxygen--Analysis, Hydrogen--Analysis, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Diffusion Gas Cell

  • 1963

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Diffusion, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman IR CO2 Analyzer

  • 1963

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Gases--Analysis, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Carbon dioxide, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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  Beckman Microspectrophotometer BW/CW Detection

  • 1963

  Beckman's Space Engineering Group (SEG) was formed within the Scientific Process Instruments Division (SPID) in 1959. In 1964, it subcontracted to Space General Corp. to perform work for the U.S. Army. The SEG was…

  • Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
  • Subject Biological warfare, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Spectrophotometer, Chemical warfare, Beckman Instruments, Inc., Chemical warfare--Equipment and supplies, Microspectrophotometry, Biological warfare--Equipment and supplies