NASA Special Collection Database

Category Electronics

Description One 7.75" X 4.25" X 2.5" black electronic box. Seven dials on one end with a four-pin plug in, four green lights and one switch. White label on one side is standard NASA inventory label. Other labeling describes the item as a tool for "Sequential Still Video Compression." Four velcro squares on one side. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006360858

Provenance Item shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston Texas. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is a display piece. Part of order 15-3.

Purpose NASA does many experiments and research and records many of their findings. In order for computers onboard a space shuttle to be able to store countless hours of video files, they must be compressed. SSV (aka Sequential Still Video) compression encoder’s are used to store video files. The encoder edits the video down so it is able to be stored while taking up less space than traditional video files.

Information gathered at:
https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/pdf/158190main_ptv_115_f2.pdf

http://www.axis.com/products/video/about_networkvideo/compression.htm

http://vision.arc.nasa.gov/publications/paper2.pdf
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19920024689.pdf

Example of compressed video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rGiJAGEIWY

Category Electronics

Description 22 - 52mm camera bumper ringers with filters. 2 are cyan, the remainder are colorless, 3 rings have significant residue on the ring. Original acquisition cost is $100.00 each. All items included are in good condition.

Barcode 31315006850411

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #23-2.

Purpose Bumper rings are used to protect a variety of camera lens. They offer maximum impact absorption and help protect against scratches.

For more information:
https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/157102main_fd02_ex_pkg.pdf

Category Electronics

Description One Nikon Speedlight SB-28DX and one Speedlight SB-28, black plastic flash attachments. Both have 6.5" X 2.5" X 2.25" dimensions. All items included are in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006360841

Provenance Item shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston Texas. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is a display piece. Part of order 17-4.

Purpose The camera flash aids in photography done by the astronauts to document the daily operations of the space station. A camera manual is included along with the flash.

Information gather at:
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/crew/photo.html

Category Electronics

Description 9" X 13" X 8.5" very dirty, white nylon carrying bag. Item has worn velcro strap across the front. Identification slots are present on the front, right side, left side and top. Much of the fabric on this item has broken away from seams and is frayed. Bag is included with these artifacts but actually are boxed with other artifacts that are held within; #636-0825 and #636-0841 One Nikon Speedlight SB-28DX, black plastic flash attachments. 6.5" X 2.5" X 2.25" dimensions. Two black film backs for a Nikon camera body. Both are 6.25" X 2.25". Backs and flash are in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006360833

Provenance Item shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston Texas. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is a display piece. Part of order 17-4.

Purpose The camera flash aids in photography done by the astronauts to document the daily operations of the space station. The Nikon F5 has a back that can come apart to let film in easily.

Information gathered at:
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/crew/photo.html

Category Electronics

Description Black and green flight headset.8" X 7" with mouthpiece microphone. 36" cord with plug on the end. Two stickers on left earpiece, blue and silver "NASA" label and white, red and black label with "FDOC Government Property" Item is in superior condition.

Barcode 31315006360924

Provenance Item shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston Texas. Currently held in the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is a display piece. Part of order 17-4.

Purpose Every crew member wears a headset during launch and entry of the spacecraft as a part of the Altitude Protection System. Within the helmet crew members wear a headset with a microphone and earphones over their head. This allows them to communicate with other crew members and ground stations. Our headsets are for two-way communication on ground.

Information gathered at-
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/orbiter/comm/orbcomm/audio.html

http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/technologies/headsets.html

http://www.davidclarkcompany.com/two-way/

Category Electronics

Description 6" X 7.63" grey - green headset. Lightweight metal headband, approximately 6" X 7.63", plastic tipped with translucent plastic coating around middle, wraps around a hard plastic hinge connecting a metal arm, which ends in hard plastic microphone (which is also connected to this hinge by cloth-insulated wire) and one white fabric-wrapped connection cable, approximately 19.29" long (including plug). Labels along length of cable are plastic with markings "VLHS 5496" and "SED16101291-305," a black hard plastic bracket with metal clip, a round, tan hard plastic ring with attached Velcro strap. The cable ends in a metal plug with a black rubber cord protector and a red plastic cover for the copper connection pins. Visible on black rubber piece are imprints "5", "H", 20", and "Ra", with "20" and "Ra" possibly cut off when the material was clipped. Metal plug is ribbed and textured for grip, with a painted blue ring around its widest point, with the locking outer pieces surrounding a connector with 13 numbered pins. Plug has markings "GLENAIR G62676-10 9121" and "ITT 9A810 9245-01 NLS6T10-35P". Red pin protector fits over plug to blue line, and is imprinted "CAPLUGS EC-14" and "NAS-813-14". One black rubber earpiece with synthetic leather padding attaches to headset at its hinge by means of a clear rubber gasket. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315006850106

Provenance Shipped from Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX 77062. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Item is part of order #25.

Purpose Communication between different NASA team members is crucial to the success of any mission or training exercise, and NASA is constantly working to find or create more reliable, easier to use communications gear. This headset features a simply earpiece and microphone without the bulk of earliest headsets.

For more information:
https://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/technologies/headsets.html

Category Electronics

Description 7.5" Canon camera lens, 3X Zoom XL, 3.4-10.2mm, 1:1.8-2.2. Lens may be used with Canon camcorder; 0082. Class III, not for flight. Has bayonet mount and lens hood. Black vinyl lens pouch with yellow tape with identification number written on side, black draw string. Pouch part number; XL SC-3 imprinted on the bottom of pouch. Pouch measures 10' tall. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315005275156

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center in Houston Texas. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Item is part of order #10

Purpose Cameras are used by the flight crew to document activities and operations inside and outside the orbiter. Lens help define and zoom in to subjects being photographed.

Information gathered at: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/crew/photo.html

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/news/background/facts/dreamtime.html

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/stseducation/stories/F_Picturing_the_Future_prt.htm

Category Electronics

Description 7.5 " Canon camera lens, 3X Zoom XL, 3.4-10.2mm, 1:1.8-2.2. Lens may be used with Canon camcorder; 0082. Class III, not for flight. Has bayonet mount and lens hood. Black vinyl lens pouch with yellow tape with identification number written on side 0069, black draw string. Pouch part number; XL SC-3 imprinted on the bottom of pouch. Pouch measures 10' tall. Item is in very good condition.

Barcode 31315005275149

Provenance Shipped from LBJ Space Center in Houston Texas. Currently Held at the Orland Park Public Library NASA Special Collection. Not flown. Item is part of order #10

Purpose Cameras are used by the flight crew to document activities and operations inside and outside the orbiter. Lens help define and zoom in to subjects being photographed.

Information gathered at: http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/crew/photo.html

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/news/background/facts/dreamtime.html

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/stseducation/stories/F_Picturing_the_Future_prt.htm