Nuclear-Powered Flight. Chapter 1: Introduction and Summary
Abstract
This report considers the use of nuclear power for supersonic jet propelled missiles, and airplanes operating in the high subsonic range. Nuclear satellite and escape rockets are also briefly discussed. In all cases comparison is made missiles using conventional fuel to accomplish a comparable task. A payload of 12, 000 pounds in the form of a sphere six feet in diameter is assumed. In the case of rockets, a range of 5,000 miles is assumed, for the most part. From the standpoint of aerodynamic and propulsive design, it is not necessary to state a range for missiles flying in the upper atmosphere and carrying no oxygen, because the range is limited only by fa8ilure of nuclear reactor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 1947
- Accession Number
- AD1185488
Entities
People
- A. C. Beer
- A. W. Lemmon
- Arthur E. Ruark
- C. E. Swartz
- C. F. Meyer
- E. A. Bonney
- F. T. Mcclure
- George Carlton
- George Gamow
- H. H. Porter
- J. A. Van Allen
- J. E. Cook
- N. M. Jr Smith
- R. B. Kershner
- R. B. Roberts
- R. J. Vicars
- Shirleigh Silverman
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University