This proposal is in reply to Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, University of California, Purchase Order No. 9910105, and is based upon in feasibility study and conceptual design for an unmanned cloud sampling system to obtain samples of nuclear detonation debris. L Because the radiation levels in a clear cloud are far too high for human safety, the need for an unmanned sampling system is apparent, especially when these hazards must be balanced against the necessity of obtaining cloud samples. Additionally, because , the yield of experimental devices cannot be predicted, neither the radius nor altitude of the cloud is known prior to detonation. Therefore it is imperative that the manned sampling aircraft be replaced with a otelycontron, unmanned system with precise guidance, thus assuring the collection of cloud samples by positive penetration of the cloud at the proper altitude and at the desired point of the proposed unmanned sampling system, the pilot is replaced with a remote human controller. The controller remotely guides the sampling vehicle through the cloud, accomplishing the desired maneuvers utilizing the telemetry data received from the drone. This data effectively describes the speed, altitude and location of the drone at any instant within the cloud, and permits continuous piloting of the vehicle from a remote location. A two-phase program is planned for the above. The first phase is the construction of a,prototype sampling vehicle to -t'x,, demonstrate the feasibility of the sampling system. A modified current production drone will be utilized thus permitting delivery of this vehicle in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost. The .s.e--c o-n.d phase includes the development and construction of the final operational vehicle. This model will incorporate the optimum state-of- !the-art design for a sampling system directed towards performing the missions specified in the Technical Appendix of LRL Purchase Order No. 9910105. This vehicle is designated Model 152A.


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    Title :

    Atmospheric Sampling System, Final Report


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    134 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English