THERMAL MEASUREMENTS FROM AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT

Abstract

The purpose of this phase of Project 8.4 was the measurement of thermal radiation received at aircraft locations in the vicinity of nuclear detonations at Operation Teapot. Specifically, certain physical characteristics of the thermal radiation received at the delivery aircraft on the high-altitude detonation were recorded. In addition, calorimeters and radiometers for the measurement of radiant energy and irradiance were supplied to Projects 5.1, 5.2, and 8.1 for installation in test aircraft and drones of these projects. Calibrations and installation assistance were also provided. This report deals primarily with the measurements made from the high-altitude detonation delivery aircraft.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 27, 1958
Accession Number
AD0339907

Entities

People

  • A. Guthrie
  • R. P. Day

Organizations

  • Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Attenuation
  • Color Temperature
  • Efficiency
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Radiation
  • Recording Systems
  • Slant Range
  • Thermal Efficiency
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy