The experimental effort of using a rocket sled to propel full-scale reentry vehicles and interceptor missiles through simulated nuclear blast environments is summarized in this report. A description of the sled design, reentry vehicle sled separation technique, vibration levels, and results of seven successful sled tests are included. (Author)


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    Title :

    Rocket Sled Blast Simulation Feasibility Study. Volume IV. Sled and Cone Studies


    Contributors:
    J. H. Suttle (author) / C. A. Fisher (author) / M. D. Smith (author) / R. J. Pucik (author)

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    274 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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