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Title:
Reactor Heat Source Data NASA Bidders Conference For SNAP 8 Power Conversion
Author(s):
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1959 Aug 14
Declassification Date:
1997 Jul 03
Accession Number:
None
Document Number(s):
NAA-SR-MEMO-4143
Originating Research Org.:
North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
OpenNet Entry Date:
2017 Mar 28
OpenNet Modified Date:
2026 Aug 21
Description/Abstract:
At the request of the AEC, AI has prepared and transmitted the following material to NASA for the SNAP 8 Bidders Conference. Since SNAP 8 is merely an extrapolation of the 3 kwe SNAP 2 system to higher power output, the following information is presented as background for the SNAP 8 system. SNAP 2 is a nuclear powered, mercury-Rankine power source being developed by the Missiles Projects Branch of the AEC for utilization in WS-117L, the Air Force reconnaissance satellite system. Atomics International is prime contractor to the AEC for the development of the auxiliary power unit.