Document Details
Title:
Comments on the Use of Parachute Recovery of Air-Defense Warheads to Prevent Plutonium Contamination
Author(s):
Flanagan, R J [Organization 5124]
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1956 Oct 15
Document Pages:
12 p.
Document Number(s):
SC-TM-227-56(51); ALSNL199700000603
Originating Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
OpenNet Entry Date:
1999 Sep 28
OpenNet Modified Date:
1999 Sep 28
Description/Abstract:
The problems associated with parachute recovery of aborted air-defense warheads are discussed. Parachute recovery of these warheads appeared to be feasible. The question of the desirability of this approach is not considered.