Upper Atmosphere Research Report Number 3. Part 2

Abstract

The proposed program of rocket-sonde research in the upper atmosphere is described. The rocket development programs are discussed and a detailed description is given of the Neptune, the Naval Research Laboratory's new high altitude research rocket. A review of the ionization experiments conducted with the V-2 is presented, and proposals for future research in this field are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1947
Accession Number
ADB956424

Entities

People

  • H. E. Newell Jr.
  • J. W. Siry

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheres
  • Control Systems
  • High Altitude
  • Ionization
  • Liquid Oxygen
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Military Research
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Radio Transmission
  • Research Facilities
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Vehicles
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.