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NUCLEAR REACTOR SYSTEMS

Journal Article · · Astronaut. Aerospace Eng.
OSTI ID:4661727
The objectives of the orbital flight tests of the Snap-2 and Snap-10A are briefly outlined. Fundamental criteria for safety throughout all phases of the flight test are given. The fiight design of the reactor, shield, thermoelectric generator, thermoelectric pump, and structure of the Snap-2 and - 10A systems are also discussed. The performance characteristics of the Snap-2, - 8, -10A are presented. (C.E.S.)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-035224
OSTI ID:
4661727
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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