Accession Number:

AD0325052

Title:

GASP. CONTAMINATION STUDY

Descriptive Note:

Final status rept.

Corporate Author:

MALAKER LABS INC HIGH BRIDGE NJ

Personal Author(s):

• MALAKER, S. F.
• ANDERSON, C. J.
• ROSSI, R. A.

Report Date:

1961-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

104.0

Abstract:

Calculations and analyses were performed to evaluate the radiological hazards associated with the use of a contained underground fission detonation for the propulsion of large space platforms. This investigation included a study of fission product release, neutron induced activity, ground water contamination, chemical reactions, decontamination and closure mechanisms. Analytical results, representing extreme conditions, were obtained for a defined reference system. The key to control of the environmental hazard in the GASP system is the closure mechanism - if operating properly, the radiological hazard is acceptable but upon failure, the hazard may be substantial.

Descriptors:

• *SPACECRAFT
• *ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
• *LAUNCHING
• *RADIATION HAZARDS
• *EXTRATERRESTRIAL BASES
• NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
• DECONTAMINATION
• WATER
• UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS
• SOLIDS
• GASES
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
• CONTAMINATION
• ATMOSPHERES
• FALLOUT
• FISSION PRODUCTS
• UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES
• LAUNCHING SITES
• FISSION NEUTRONS

Subject Categories:

• Nuclear Radiation Shielding, Protection and Safety
• Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products
• Astronautics
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE