ALSEP/Cask/LM thermal qualification final test report

Abstract

This ATM presents the ALSEP/Cask/LM Cask Cooling and Thermal Vacuum Qualification test results which were derived from the BxA test program conducted at GE-MSD, Valley Forge, Pa. during the period from 28 January through 4 February 1969. In the ATM the thermal qualification results are summarized versus Bendix interface requirements for the LM vehicle, the graphite fuel cask, the crew and cask cooling. In addition to the thermal qualification results, a brief comparison of prototype and qualification T/V and cask cooling test results is presented.