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A study of lunar research flights, vol. 1 / by L. Reiffel.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Reiffel, L.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Space vehicles.
- Lunar probes.
- spacecraft.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource ([190] pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico : Air force Special Weapons Center, Air Research and Development Command, 1959.
- Summary:
- Nuclear detonations in the vicinity of the moon are considered in this report along with scientific information which might be obtained from such explosions. The military aspect is aided by investigation of space environment, detection of nuclear device testing, and capability of weapons in space. A study was conducted of various theories of the moon's structure and origin, and a description of the probable nature of the lunar surface is given. The areas discussed in some detail are optical lunar studies, seismic observations, lunar surface and magnetic fields, plasma and magneti3 field effects, and organic matter on the moon. (Author).
- Notes:
- "19 June 1959."
- "AFSWC-TR- 59-39."
- No depository item number available.
- "Unclassified AD 425380."
- Includes bibliographical references.
- OCLC:
- 227322548
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