SNAP-3 OPERATIONAL TESTS

Duration: 18 min

Year Published: 1960

Creator: Atomic Energy Commission

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Describes operational tests (vibration, shock, acceleration, fire, explosion, land and sea impact, effects of salt water, and aerodynamic heating) on the 4lb SNAP-3 isotopicpower unit, which uses po-210 to generate more than 3 watts as a source of auxiliary power for space vehicles. Concludes that SNAP-3 will operate effectively on launch and in orbit.