Naval applications program

Technical Report · Wed Jun 13 00:00:00 EDT 1962

OSTI ID:442488

Hadley, J W

This memorandum provides an discussion as to the possible application of nuclear ramjet propulsion in a submarine-based missile system. Questions are raised as to modifications required, compatibility with present submarine launch facilities, and missile and booster volume.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 442488
• Report Number(s): UCRL-ID-124777; ON: DE97050202
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: Declassified; PBD: 13 Jun 1962
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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21 NUCLEAR POWER REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
SUBMARINES
MISSILES
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
PROPULSION REACTORS
DESIGN
LAUNCHING
REACTOR SAFETY
SIZE
VOLUME
MODIFICATIONS