Rocket borne chemical payload systems were designed, developed and flight tested to give controlled releases of gases, liquids and solids. Payloads consisted of chemical tanks, chemicals, fluid controls with associated plumbing, event programmer and aerodynamic envelope. Trimethylaluminum, Diborane, Nitric Oxide, High Explosives seeded with metals, Barium/Copper Oxide and Cesium Nitrate/Aluminum/Tungsten systems were provided. Chemical handling techniques were developed and engineering field services were provided to assist with payload launches. (Author)
Design, Development, and Flight Tests of Chemical Release Payloads for Upper Atmosphere Research
1968
248 pages
Report
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English
Aeronomy , Sounding rockets , Atmospheric sounding , Payload , Design , Control sequences , Fluid flow , Gas flow , Valves , Tanks(Containers) , Aluminum compounds , Diboranes , Nitrogen oxides , Explosive materials , Barium , Cesium compounds , Tungsten compounds , Nitrates , Gas generating systems , Trimethyl aluminum , Chemical release payloads