AERODYNAMIC RE-ENTRY ANALYSIS. TASK 2. THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR SUMMARY REPORT

Technical Report · Tue Dec 27 04:00:00 EST 1960

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4814469· OSTI ID:4814469

Oehrli, R

An analytical trajectory and aerothermodynamic analysis of a satellite containing a Task 2 thermoelectric generator was completed. A 300-statute mile circular polar orbit was used for this analysis and the launch was assumed to be from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Results of this study show that upon natural decay from a successful mission, the radio-cerium fuel will burn up in space at high altitude, thus only a very minor amount of radio cerium will be released to the stratosphere. A complete analyses of the fate of the radio-cerium fuel following various aborted launching attempts also was carried out. Charts summarizing the various assumed failures and locations of the fuel following failure are shown. A technical discussion of the methods used in performing the analysis is included in the report. (auth)

• Research Organization: Martin Co. Nuclear Div., Baltimore
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-16-003965
• OSTI ID: 4814469
• Report Number(s): MND-P-2291
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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