[GRUMMAN]Grumman Specification LSP-270-820A...Heat Exchanger, Fuel/Helium Descent Propulsion Design Control Specification... [Bethpage, New York: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, 1966.]
Approximately 96 pages (8 1/2 x 11 in.), including fold-out specification drawings and charts. Prong-bound into the original blue Grumman paper covers, slight scuffing to cover and edges. Several pages stapled to inside of back cover. Signed AL GIMSON and inscribed "PROP" at top right of cover. New York: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, 1966.
Engineering notations throughout in pencil and red pen, presumably in GIMSON's hand.Condition reportTo request a condition report for this lot, please email science@sothebys.com.Catalogue noteA HISTORIC LOOK AT THE MAKING OF AND CALCULATIONS BEHIND THE LUNAR MODULE'S DESCENT PROPULSION AND HEAT EXCHANGER, FROM THE COLLECTION OF ONE OF ITS KEY ENGINEERS
Compiled from technical documents detailing testing by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in 1965, the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) Heat Exchanger, Fuel/Helium Descent Propulsion Design Control Specifications manual details the calculations and testing of the technology that would lead to the historic touchdown of the spacecraft on the Moon just a few years later.
This document features several pages of notes on technical specifications, including a specification control drawing of the heat exchanger. Altogether, this lot affords a unique look at the engineering building blocks of the Apollo program with notations from one of the LEM's chief architects, its Cognizant Engineer Mr. Alvin Gimson.
RELATED LOTS:Lots 58 & 59
[GRUMMAN]Grumman Specification LSP-270-820A...Heat Exchanger, Fuel/Helium Descent Propulsion Design Control Specification... [Bethpage, New York: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, 1966.]
Approximately 96 pages (8 1/2 x 11 in.), including fold-out specification drawings and charts. Prong-bound into the original blue Grumman paper covers, slight scuffing to cover and edges. Several pages stapled to inside of back cover. Signed AL GIMSON and inscribed "PROP" at top right of cover. New York: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, 1966.
Engineering notations throughout in pencil and red pen, presumably in GIMSON's hand.Condition reportTo request a condition report for this lot, please email science@sothebys.com.Catalogue noteA HISTORIC LOOK AT THE MAKING OF AND CALCULATIONS BEHIND THE LUNAR MODULE'S DESCENT PROPULSION AND HEAT EXCHANGER, FROM THE COLLECTION OF ONE OF ITS KEY ENGINEERS
Compiled from technical documents detailing testing by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in 1965, the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) Heat Exchanger, Fuel/Helium Descent Propulsion Design Control Specifications manual details the calculations and testing of the technology that would lead to the historic touchdown of the spacecraft on the Moon just a few years later.
This document features several pages of notes on technical specifications, including a specification control drawing of the heat exchanger. Altogether, this lot affords a unique look at the engineering building blocks of the Apollo program with notations from one of the LEM's chief architects, its Cognizant Engineer Mr. Alvin Gimson.
RELATED LOTS:Lots 58 & 59
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