MOL_v_c_o_n (1965 Garrett/AiResearch lithograph)
“EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY IN SPACE - Protected by life support equipment, two crewman maneuver in space. One crewman, wearing a Garrett/AiResearch chestpack and tethered with its umbilical life-line, performs inspection of the Gemini spacecraft. The other crewman returns from a photographic surveillance mission; he wears a Garrett/AiResearch integrated maneuvering system.”
Per a Garrett/AiResearch magazine ad from that time, also associated with the same image:
“Unique modular features designed into Garrett’s versatile AiResearch Integrated Maneuvering System (AIMS).
The basic module incorporates lift support and communications. It provides atmosphere, heating, cooling and moisture control for up to four hours. The astronaut has a choice of self-contained or umbilical operation dependent upon mission requirements.
A stabilization module provides roll, pitch, and yaw control; off-center of gravity thruster capability, and stable navigation reference.
Hot or cold gas propulsion modules, incorporating wrist or pack mounted thrusters, can be integrated with the basic module to provide required impulse capability for the mission profile.
The Garrett-AiResearch modular concept offers maximum flexibility for both vehicle storage and mission planning.
The same reliability proved by Garrett’s mission-tested environmental control systems on Mercury and Gemini is being designed into the AiResearch Integrated Maneuvering System.”
So, that "mini PLSS" looking thing on the back of the astronaut in the foreground is the AIMS...in its 'basic module' configuration...in 'self-contained' operational mode, since no umbilical is obvious. If so, shouldn't he also be outfitted with the 'stabilization module'?
Typical reckless arrogant USAF fly-boy shenanigans. 😉
Yet another timeless early work by Gary Meyer - one of MANY. See also:
garymeyerillustration.net/ILLUSTRATIONS/Pages/early_work....
Credit: GARY MEYER ILLUSTRATION website
GREAT MOL stuff:
media.bcm.edu/documents/2018/3e/astro-spies-art-of-neil-j...
Credit: I honestly don't know.
MOL_v_c_o_n (1965 Garrett/AiResearch lithograph)
“EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY IN SPACE - Protected by life support equipment, two crewman maneuver in space. One crewman, wearing a Garrett/AiResearch chestpack and tethered with its umbilical life-line, performs inspection of the Gemini spacecraft. The other crewman returns from a photographic surveillance mission; he wears a Garrett/AiResearch integrated maneuvering system.”
Per a Garrett/AiResearch magazine ad from that time, also associated with the same image:
“Unique modular features designed into Garrett’s versatile AiResearch Integrated Maneuvering System (AIMS).
The basic module incorporates lift support and communications. It provides atmosphere, heating, cooling and moisture control for up to four hours. The astronaut has a choice of self-contained or umbilical operation dependent upon mission requirements.
A stabilization module provides roll, pitch, and yaw control; off-center of gravity thruster capability, and stable navigation reference.
Hot or cold gas propulsion modules, incorporating wrist or pack mounted thrusters, can be integrated with the basic module to provide required impulse capability for the mission profile.
The Garrett-AiResearch modular concept offers maximum flexibility for both vehicle storage and mission planning.
The same reliability proved by Garrett’s mission-tested environmental control systems on Mercury and Gemini is being designed into the AiResearch Integrated Maneuvering System.”
So, that "mini PLSS" looking thing on the back of the astronaut in the foreground is the AIMS...in its 'basic module' configuration...in 'self-contained' operational mode, since no umbilical is obvious. If so, shouldn't he also be outfitted with the 'stabilization module'?
Typical reckless arrogant USAF fly-boy shenanigans. 😉
Yet another timeless early work by Gary Meyer - one of MANY. See also:
garymeyerillustration.net/ILLUSTRATIONS/Pages/early_work....
Credit: GARY MEYER ILLUSTRATION website
GREAT MOL stuff:
media.bcm.edu/documents/2018/3e/astro-spies-art-of-neil-j...
Credit: I honestly don't know.