Publications

Improvements in performance of products with nonmetallic engineered materials are obtained at the cost of increased complexity of product design, manufacture, and maintenance. NDE (nondestructive evaluation) techniques have been developed for verifying design models, identifying manufacturing flaws, and assessing service-related damage. This project involved developing a new NDE method that provides additional information; the sensor measures changes in an imposed electric field to obtain electrical impedance images of a component. Effective sensing volume and orientation of imposed electric field may be varied to optimize field interaction with the internal structure of a part. These interactions are combined into multidimensional impedance images that reflect variations in the mechanical geometry and internal structure of a part. Location of an impedance anomaly may be correlated with the location of a flaw.

Provides information for planning and conducting the Derringer event and AEC/Sandia transient radiation effects experiment.

Abstract not provided.

Thunder Test configuration

Thunder Test explosion test photo

This memo is mainly a material investigation and program recommendation report about TMAE.

Abstract not provided.

Due to an AEC recent audit.

The proposal was similar to a proposed experiment; agreement for the scientifically soundness and feasibility of the experimental techniques. The experiment related to the Vela experimental satellites.

About isotopes heat source for space power.

Introduction to "Section I-- Summary Manpower Charts".

parachutist delivery container. If a direct duplication of the photograph or negatives are needed, contact the SNL Archives Department, MS 0612.

parachutist delivery container. If a direct duplication of the photograph or negatives are needed, contact the SNL Archives Department, MS 0612.

parachutist delivery container. If a direct duplication of the photograph or negatives are needed, contact the SNL Archives Department, MS 0612.

parachutist delivery container. If a direct duplication of the photograph or negatives are needed, contact the SNL Archives Department, MS 0612.

parachutist delivery container. If a direct duplication of the photograph or negatives are needed, contact the SNL Archives Department, MS 0612.

Response to a report about a meeting in which fallout and residual radiation was discussed.

Report about compatibility of experiment with vehicle environment.

For feasibility studies of the Rumpler program. Five conductors (#26 ga. stranded) and one co-axial cable are required. The cable was to be as flexible as possible and could incorporate a braid or shield to increase the tensile strength.

Abstract not provided.

About PuO2 microspheres solubility & external radiation hazards, Sr90 fuel forms solubility & direct radiation, Po210 application to the Poodle propulsion system, particle bank for experiment samples, dose models, and marine hazards studies.

Old antenna characteristics and requirements.

Assignment of the designing of a cable release and depth sensing device for the Rumpler to Division 1321 and M. D. Perkins (engineer).

A list of electrical characteristics of the 461 vehicle instruments.

Department 9310 had been responsible for the conduct of two re-entry burnup flight tests, RFD-1 & RFD-2 for examining in detail the heat-up, meltdown, and disassembly of simulated SNAP power supplies. Each test required about 60 man-years of effort.

Abstract not provided.

Fallout predictions of fission products resulting from a hypothetical nuclear test (for possible resumption of above ground testing). Giant Squid test was never conducted.

Concerns about DASA difficulties in meeting its schedules for full scale nuclear tests. The latter was under heavy pressure from the Stennis Committee.

Abstract not provided.

A report about the testing of 13 SNAP 15C fuel capsules furnished by Nuclear Products Division of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.

A report about fallout of plutonium particles and trajectory studies.

Brief statements about the following: Salmon, Boobie, Handcar, Mudpack, Mudpack, Slice, Pahute Mesa Instrumentation, Piledriver, Tar and Sand, Pickaxe, Tonopah Test Range tests, Coyote Test Field Operation, Tiny Tot, Gumdrop, and Hydyme.

This is a summary of tests Thunderpipe, Thunderwell, and Tundertube tests in the Coyote

Abstract not provided.

Sandia agreed to determine test velocities and temperatures and propose a test sequence for the 15 aerodynamically unstable capsules.

Abstract not provided.

Quotes the Cook to Reeves TWX which discussed the understanding of the treaty ending nuclear tests, need for taking into account meteorology in connection with underground explosions, and a statement of successful stemming of tests.

Discusses understanding of the treaty ending nuclear tests, need for taking into account meteorology in connection with underground explosions, and a statement of successful stemming of tests.

Letter of transmittal for SOW pertaining to stockpile testing of W48/M454 system.

Comments on SNAP-9 mission and related space nuclear power safety concerns.

A response to two memos-- concerns about inexperience in the generation and photographic study of extremely strong shocks which were of interest to the Bagpipe-ARES programs made it difficult to specify just what unique date was expected.

This is just a lits of items for the meeting.

A proposed review and technical objectives development program of Sandia Corporation plans for weapons effects test activities along with their funding requirements, etc.

Mr. Cook states his interest in the specific technical objectives of the planned horizontal asymmetry shot, the arguments for placing it above the high yield scaling test, and of the apparent interest in E. Teller`s interest.

A mathematical developed probabilities chart to show the effect of different mixes of weapons and decoys (or the equivalent in other penetration aids).

About a new facility and construction expenses. It was to be for experimenting in relation to space nuclear power safety re-entry concerns.

Report about space flight testing & SNAP related safety items.

Space power/nuclear powered missile flight test scheduling and purpose of the trip.

Abstract not provided.

Project authorization, program status, and planned expenditures.