SNAP Mercury Rankine Program :
SNAP 2 structural evaluation prototype system (PSM-2) /
by W.B. Gruenberg.

Description

Main Author

Gruenberg, W. B.

Related Names

U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Technical Information Center
North American Aviation. Atomics International Division.

Language(s)

English

Published

Canoga Park, California : Atomics International, 1964.

Subjects

Space vehicles > Space vehicles / Auxiliary power supply > Space vehicles / Auxiliary power supply / Testing.
Project SNAP

Summary

A system for nuclear auxiliary power (SNAP 2) was designed to deliver 3 kw of usable electrical energy to a satellite or other space vehicle for a duration of 1 year. This report defines the SNAP 2, PSM-2, Phase-II, prototype system program. The need for a structural test item is discussed and the resulting objectives presented. A summation of the design, fabrication and assembly efforts is given. The test program is outlined and some preliminary results are discussed.

Note

"Issued: December 1, 1964."
"NAA-SR-9906 ; Engineering and Equipment ; TID-4500 (34th Ed.) SNAP Reactors, SNAP Program M-3679 (36th Ed.)."

Physical Description

77 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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