FLIGHT HAZARD ANALYSIS FOR SNAP PAYLOAD
Abstract
The range safety problem of firing an SLV-3/01A vehicle from Point Arguello on a southerly launch exit azimuth is investigated for all phases of the ascent trajectory. The problem is defined as a hazard resulting from a missile catastrophe and all analyses are based on the physical effects of the missile hardware and propellant explosions. The SNAP reactor is treated as another hardware component in the payload without regard to its potential radiological hazard. The PMR range safety instrumentation and criteria are described in detail. A measure of the hazard is founded upon certain mathematical models which are based on the probability of missile catastrophies oc curring and the physics of missile flight. These hazards are expressed in terms of probability of impact and probability of kill and calculated for several cities and land areas of interest. A de tailed failure mode analysis is carried out for conditions which would be experienced by the re actor when subjected to a missile flight catas trophe. These environmental conditions are ex pressed in terms of 'g' loads, heating and impact forces. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0336867
Entities
People
- J.k. Moller
- J.t. Kopecek
- R.e. Lindenmuth
Organizations
- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space