A study of lunar research flights, vol. 1 /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Reiffel, L.
Corporate Authors: IIT RESEARCH INST CHICAGO IL, Air Force Special Weapons Center (U.S.), United States. Air Force. Air Research and Development Command
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico : Air force Special Weapons Center, Air Research and Development Command, 1959.
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Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo32511
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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).
Item Description:"19 June 1959."
"AFSWC-TR- 59-39."
No depository item number available.
"Unclassified AD 425380."
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (190 unnumbered pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.