Apollo 16 Launch Measurements (REDACTED)

Abstract

During mission ETR 1601, excellent long wave infrared ... data were obtained during the launch phase of Apollo 16 by the Lincoln Laboratory NKC-135 aircraft. Infrared hard body, core and plume measurements, primarily of Apollo 16 second stage (S-II) and early third stage (S-IVB) operation, were obtained during a seven minute continuous data coverage interval.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 1972
Accession Number
ADA580754

Entities

People

  • H. J. Bullwinkel
  • R. H. Ellis

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Intensity
  • Long-Wavelength Infrared Radiation
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Radiant Intensity
  • Radiation
  • Vehicles

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