SpaceArchive.net | S61-04564 - Mercury-Atlas 6 - John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance


NASA ID: S61-04564	Mission: Mercury-Atlas 6	Taken/released on: 12/12/1961

John Glenn tests balance mechanism performance

Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr.'s balance mechanism (semi-circular-canals) is tested by running cool water into his ear and measuring effect on eye motions (nystagmus). This view is labeled a modified calonic test. (Source: JSC)

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