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ORBITAL TESTING OF SNAP SYSTEMS

Journal Article · · Astronaut. Aerospace Eng.
OSTI ID:4661726
Objectives to be accomplished in orbital testing of Snap-2 and Snap-10A are outlined. The ability of vehicle components and subsystems to survive in the radiation environment, mechanical, thermal, and electrical interface problems unique to the utilization of nuclear power, and radiological safety precautions and procedures to be established in the orbital testing of Snap systems are discussed. (C.E.S.)
Research Organization:
Air Force Systems Command, Los Angeles
NSA Number:
NSA-17-035225
OSTI ID:
4661726
Journal Information:
Astronaut. Aerospace Eng., Journal Name: Astronaut. Aerospace Eng. Vol. Vol: 1: No. 4
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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