Accession Number:

AD0296254

Title:

HIGH- AND LOW-TEMPERATURE TESTS OF THE AEROJET UTILITY VAN

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

AEROJET-GENERAL CORP SACRAMENTO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Sohl, J. D.

Report Date:

1962-12-19

Pagination or Media Count:

53.0

Abstract:

the utility van successfully completed highand low-temperature tests to verify its acceptability as a transport vehicle for secondstage Minuteman operational motors. A Minuteman motor cast with propellant simulant was used in the tests. While the exterior of the van was subjected to high and low temperatures, ranging from 140 to -35 F, the surface of the motor was maintained within the specified temperature range of 80-20 F.

Descriptors:

• *VEHICLES
• HIGH TEMPERATURE
• TEST METHODS
• INSTRUMENTATION
• TRAILERS
• TEMPERATURE CONTROL
• PHOTOGRAPHS
• SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES
• GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
• ROCKET ENGINES
• SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES
• TEMPERATURE
• CALIBRATION

Subject Categories:

• Surface Transportation and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE