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1965
GODDARD
SPACEFLIGHTCENTER
GREENBELT,
MARYLAND
X-721-65-456
SUMMARY OF SOUNDING ROCKET FLIGHTS
by
J. A. Sterhardt
November 1965
Goddard Space Flight Center

Greenbelt, Maryland
ABSTRACT
Data on sounding-rocket flights supported by the
NASA Sounding Rocket Program are presented, in-
cluding information on the rockets and ground and
rocket-borne equipment employed, rocket and equip-
ment performance and experiments undertaken. All
NASA Sounding Rocket Program flights from May
1959 through December 1964 are listed in the sum-
mary tables. Those rockets fired in 1959, 1960 and

1961 are included in the individual rocket data sheets.
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CONTENTS
Page
Abstract .............................................. ii
INTRODUCT_N ......................................... 1
ROCKET OUTLINE DRAWINGS .............................. 3
Aerobee 100 (NASA 1.--) ............................... 4

Nike Asp (NASA 3.--) .................................. 5
Aerobee 150/150A (NASA 4.--) ............................ 6
Iris (NASA 5.--) ..................................... 7
Aerobee 300 (NASA 6.--) ................................ 8
Javelin (ARGO D-4) (NASA 8.--) .......................... 9
Skylark (NASA 9.--) ................................... 10
Nike Cajun (NASA 10.--) ................................ 11
Journeyman (ARGO D-8) (NASA 11.--) ...................... 12
Nike Apache (NASA 14.--) ............................... 13
COMPENDIUM SUMMARY-LAUNCHING BY DISCIPLINE, AGENCY,

ROCKET TYPE, AND SITE ............................ 15
PHOTOGRAPHS ......................................... 27
Figure 1-Payload and Nose Cone-Rocket 14.03 UA .............. 29

Figure 2-Nike Apache 14.04 UA on Launcher in Vertical Position ..... 30
Figure 3-Payload for Nike Cajun 10.74 GI .................... 31
Figure 4-Nike Cajun 10.74 GI on Launcher in Vertical Position ...... 32
Figure 5-Javelin 8.10 GI on Launcher in Vertical Position ......... 33
Figure 6-Payload and X248 Motor for Javelin 8.17 in Spin Test ...... 34
Figure 7-Payload and Aerobee 4.40 NP in Rea_ _ Room ............ 35
Figure 8-Fin Assembly for Cajun and Apache Motors ............. 36
Figure 9-Spaerobee 6.05 UI with Payload Nose Cone in Open Position.. 37
Figure 10-Payload and Housing for Nike Cajun 10.52 CI ........... 38
Figure 11-Nike Cajun 10.52 CI on Launcher in Firing Position ....... 39
SUMMARY TABLES ...................................... 41
Aerobee 1.00 ........................................ 42

Arcon ............................................. 43
Nike Asp ........................................... 44
Aerobee 150/150A .................................... 45
Iris .............................................. 48
Spaerobee 300 ....................................... 49
Javelin Argo D-4 ..................................... 50
Skylark ............................................ 51
Nike Cajun ......................................... 52
Nike Cajun International ................................ 55
Journeyman Argo D-8 .................................. 56
Special Projects ...................................... 57
Nike Apache ........................................ 58
Arcas ............................................. 63
Astrobee 1500 ....................................... 64
Aerobee 350 ........................................ 65
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CONTENTS (Continued)
Page
ROCKET PERFORMANCE SHEETS ........................... 67
Aerobee I00 ........................................ 68

Arcon ............................................. 92
Nike Asp ........................................... 104
Aerobee 150/150A .................................... 152
Iris .............................................. 198
Spaerobee 300 ....................................... 204
Javelin Argo D-4 ..................................... 214
Skylark ............................................ 242
Nike Cajun ......................................... 25O
Journeyman ......................................... 344
Special Projects ...................................... 35O
Nike Apache ........................................ 352
RE FERENCES .......................................... 363
DISTRIBUTION LIST ..................................... 377

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SUMMARY OF SOUNDING ROCKET FLIGHTS
by
J. A. Sterhardt
Goddard Space Flight Center
INTRODUCTION
The Sounding Rocket Branch of the Space Sciences Division of the Goddard Space Flight
Center has supported sounding-rocket firings since May 1959. Experiments in nine disciplines
were conducted utilizing twelve rocket types. Firings were conducted from several ranges in the
continental United States and in Australia Canada and Italy.
Detailed information on the firings is given in this publication only through 1961 and in some
cases this information is incomplete. However, revisions will be issued periodically as data be-
come available to expand the information presented herein and to include the newer firings. All
recipients of this publication will be registered and the new material will be forwarded as it is
published.
References to published documents, articles and talks are included in the rocket data sheets.
Additional references will be included in the references list and rocket data sheets in the addenda
to this summary as they are made available to GSFC Code 721.4.
ROCKET OUTLINE DRAWINGS
NASA 1.--
Aerobee 100
t t
-.i
122"
PAYLOAD it 343"
143"
SUSTAINFR _
78"
BOOSTER t
"1
Aerobee 100 is a two-stage sounding rocket with a solid propellant booster and a liquid pro-
pellant second stage. The rocket is launched from a vertical tower by remote control with initial
guidance provided by fixed rails. The first stage is ignited at launch and burns for 2.5 seconds,
after which it separates from the sustainer. One second after launch the sustainer motor starts.
Stability during flight is provided by three fixed fins on the booster and a similar set of fins on the
sustainer.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD BOOSTER SUSTAINER TOTAL
LENGTH
(Inches) 122 78 143 343
WE IG HT
(Pounds) 177 600 780 1557
AV. THRUST
(Pounds) 18600 2600
BURNING TIME
(Seconds) 2.5 40
PROPELLANT Solid IRFNA/UDMH

NASA 3.--
Nike Asp
I
69.5" 134.75"
327"
Nike Asp is a two-stage solid propellant rocket. It consists of a four-finned Nike M 5-El
booster and a four-finned Asp 1 second stage. It can be launched from a modified Nike launcher,
a zero length launcher or from a rail mounted on an "A"-frame.
VEHICLE DATA
NIKE WITH
NIKE ADAPT & FINS ASP1 AVE. PAYLOAD TOTAL
LENGTH
134.75 158.2 106 69.5 327
(Inches)
WEIGHT
1305 121 80 1506
(Pounds) 1180
AV. TI4RUST
48700 585O
(Pounds)
BURNING TIME
(Seconds) 3.5 5
PROPELLANT Solid Solld

NASA 4.--
Aerobee 150/150A
63.64"
98.5" 191 •5" 78"
-- PAYLOAD .... _ SUSTAINER ..... _ BOOSTER--_
" 368" _i
Aerobee 150A is a four-finned, two-stage, solid and liquid propellant sounding rocket. The
Aerobee 150 is a three-finned version of the 150A. The rocket is launched from a vertical tower
by remote control with initial guidance provided by fixed rails. The booster is ignited at launch
and burns for 2.5 seconds, falling away by drag separation. The sustainer is ignited 0.3 seconds
after launch and burns for 52 seconds.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD BOOSTER SUSTAI NER TOTAL
LENGTH
(Inches) 98.5 78 191.5 368
WEIGHT
(Pounds) 200 600 1338.5 2138.5
AV. THRUST
(Pounds) 18600 4100
BURNING TIME
(Seconds) 2.5 52
IRFNA/Aniline
PROPELLANT Sol id Furfuryl Alcoh.
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NASA 5.--
Iris
f
,2,,
o,A 47.14"
Ikl I
84 i
283" ,,-
Iris is a two-stage solid-propellm]t sounding rocket with a cruciform mounting of four fins
on the second stage only. The first stage motor consists of seven 4-inch diameter motors and is
not mechanically attached to the second stage. It burns for 0.8 seconds and falls away after the
rocket exits from the tower. Firing of the second stage is actuated through a time-delay relay.
The Iris is launched from a 160-ft 4-rail tower.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD 1 ST STAGE 2 ND STAGE TOTAL
LENGTH
84 Average 40 159 283
WEIGHT
(Pounds) 100 206 1018 1324
AV. THRUST 18800 4375

(Pounds)
BURNING TIME 0.8 56

(Seconds)
PROPELLANT Sol id Sol id

NASA 6.--
Aerobee 300/300A
,,,--
._ 52. 2"--_. .,F - 60.8" -* 191.5 .........
- 382.5 ........
Aerobee 300A is a four-finned, three-stage, solid and liquid-propellant sounding rocket.

The Aerobee 300 is a three-finned version of the 300A. The rocket is launched from a vertical
tower. The first stage is a solid-propellant booster, ignited at launch, and burns for 2.5 seconds,
falling away by drag separation. The second stage is a liquid-propellant Aerobee 150/150A, and is
ignited at 0.3 seconds after launch and burns for 52 seconds. The third stage is a solid-propellant
sparrow motor; it is ignited at second stage burnout and burns for 2 seconds.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD BOOSTER SUSTAINER 3 RD STATE TOTAL
LENGTH 52.2 78 191 . 5 60.8 382.5

(Inches)
WE IG HT 100 600 1338.5 127 2165.5

(Pounds)
AV. THRUST 18600 4100 7800

(Pounds)
BURNING TIME 2.5 52 2

(Seconds)
IRFNA/Anillne Solid
PROPELLANT Sol id Furfuryl AIcoh.
NASA 8.--
Javelin (Argo D-4)
PAYLOAD HONEST JOHN M6\
,.,A
/ .... °,A
A °,A
\ . ,
_42.4' 59" 145.7" 136.3" 201.1"
584.5"
Javelin (Argo D-4) is a four-stage, solid-propellant sounding rocket. It consists of an Honest

John M6 as the first stage, Nike M5-E1 as second and third stages and the X-248-A6 as the fourth
stage. Cruciform fins are fitted on the first three stages to provide stability. The Javelin is
launched from a modified, tubular, Sergeant launcher. The first stage is ignited at launch, burns
for 5 seconds and falls away. The second stage ignites at 9.7 seconds, burns for 3.5 seconds and
falls away, lock pins between stages 2 and 3 having been pulled during burning. Stage 3 ignites at
25 seconds, burns for 3.5 seconds, and then stages 3 and 4 coast together for a preset time. Stage
4 ignites at 53 seconds and burns for 40 seconds. Stage 3 is explosively disconnected at stage-3
ignit ion.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD 1ST STAGE 2ND STAGE 3RD STAGE 4TH STAGE TOTAL
LENGTH
(Inches) 42.4 201.1 136.3 145.7 59 584.5
WE IG H T 125 4186 1304 1304 526 7445

(Pounds) (Nominal)
AV. THRUST 82000 48700 48700 3150

(Pounds)
BURNING TIME
(Seconds) 5 3.5 3.5 40
PROPELLANT Sol id Sol id Sol id Sol id

NASA 9.--
Skylark
RAVEN II MOTOR_
PAYLOAD
___ CUCKO i BOOSTER
17.25"_t DIA _ 29"
4
65" _ 30"_ -
370"
Skylark, a two-stage solid-propellant sounding rocket consists of a Raven II motor with

GW25 fins and a cuckoo booster. It can be launched from a 100-foot tower at Woomera, Australia.
The Raven burns for about 40 seconds and provides a thrust of 12,000 pounds.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD RAVEN II CUCKOO BOOSTER TOTAL
LENGTH 95 202.2 72.8 370

(Inches)
WEIGHT
300 2338 557 3195
(Pounds)
AVo THRUST
12000
(Pounds)
BURNING TIME 40
(Seconds)
PROPELLANT Solid Solid
10
NASA 10.--
Nike Cajun
16.5" DIA I
6-5/8" DIA 6-I/2" DIA 25-3/8" NIKE M5-EI_ 60"
A
/
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PAYLOAD _CAJUN TE-82 MOD 2
r. 80" _ 107"
335.7"
"_ 148.7 _"
Nike Cajun, a two-stage solid-propellant sounding rocket, is made up of a four-finned Nike

M5-E1 booster and a four-finned Cajun TE-82 Mod2 second stage. The rocket can be launched
from a zero-length launcher or a modified Nike-Ajax launcher. The Nike is ignited at launch and
burns for 3.5 seconds, after burnout it drag separates from the Cajun. The Cajun is ignited by a
17-second pyrotechnic delay squib, which is ignited at launch. The Cajun burns for 4 seconds.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD NIKE WITH

CAJUN TOTAL
STD HOUSING ADAPTER & FINS
LENGTH
(Inches) 80 148.7 107 335.7
WEIGHT
(Pounds) 80 1305 202 1587
AV. THRUST 48700 7850

(Pounds)
BURNING TIME 3.5 4

(Seconds)
PROP ELLANT Sol id Solid
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NASA 11.--
Journeyman (Argo D-8)
PA
/
"44" "_.... 194.4" 107.6" -'_ -- 254.7" ,.'J

53. I"
"_ ....... 744.9". -,--:
Journeyman (Argo D-8) is a four stage solid-propellant sounding rocket. Tile first stage is
a Pollux TX 20-6 with two Recruits XM- 19 booster rockets attached to the side. The second and
third stages are Lance rockets. The fourth stage is a X248-A6 rocket. The Journeyman is launched
from a modified Sergeant launcher. The first three stages are fin stabilized and the fourth stage
is spin stabilized. After the first stage burnout, explosive bolts are activated and drag separation
occurs. The second and third stages are timer ignited and separate after burnout through blowout
diaphragm action. The fourth stage is timer ignited and jettisons its heat shield.
VEHICLE DATA
I ST STAGE
2 ND STAGE 3RD STAGE 4TH STAGE
PAYLOAD TOTAL
LANCE LANCE X248-A6
POLLUX RECRUIT (2)
LENGTH
187.6 194.4 53.1 744.9
(Inches) 44 254.7 111
WE IG HT
1870 1870 526 14335
(Pounds) 125 9000 372
AV. THRUST
50000 35900 44000 44000 3150
(Pounds)
BURNING TIME
27.5 1.8 40
(Seconds)
PROPELLANT Solid Solid Solid Solid Solid
12
NASA 14.--
Nike Apache
PAYLOAD
6-5/8" DIA / 6-I/2" DIA /APACHETE-307 I116.5"
MOD DIA //NIKE M5-EI_._ 60
L_
,_::::cZZZ
I I ---I .... 148.7' --
.... 335.7"
Nike Apache, a two-stage solid-propellant sounding rocket, is made up of a four-finned Nike

M5-E1 booster and a four-finned apache TE-307 Mod II second stage. In general configuration and
launching characteristics it is identical to the Nike Cajun. The first stage is ignited at launch and
burns for 3.5 seconds, after which it separates from the second stage by differential drag forces.
The Apache is ignited by a 20-second delay pyrogen igniter. The Apache burns for 6 seconds.
VEHICLE DATA
PAYLOAD NIKE WITH

STD HOUSING ADAPTER & FINS APACHE TOTAL
I C k I t"" T II
_,. L i N _*,,.._ i i t
(Inches) B0 i 48.7 107 335.7
WEIGHT
(Pounds) 80 1305 217.5 1602.5
AV. THRUST 48700 4750

(Pounds)
BURNING TIME 3.5 6.0

(Seconds)
PROPELLANT Solld Solid
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COMPENDIUM SUMMARY - LAUNCHING BY DISCIPLINE,
AGENCY, ROCKET TYPE, AND SITE
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET PROGRAM - COMPENDIUM SUMMARY
1959 LAUNCHINGS BY DISCIPLINt AGENCY ROCKET TYPE, & SITE
Rocket Experiment
S P X go S P X
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy 4 1 80 2 3 40
Biological
Energetic Particles
Fields
Galactic Astronomy
Ionospheric Physics 3 1 100 3 1 75
Meteorology (Grenade)
Radio Astronomy
Solar Physics
Special Projects
Test & Support 1 6 14 4 3" 57
AGENCY
Goddard 3 6 33 6 3 67
Other NASA
College/University
DOD
Other Government
Industry 4 1 80 2 3 4O
International 1 1 100 1 1 5O
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee 100
Arcon 6 0 3 3 5O
Nike Asp 4 1 80 2 3 40
Aerobee 150 3 1 100 3 1 75
Aerobee 150A
Iris
Aerobee 300/300A
Javelin 1 100 1 100
Skylark
Nike Cajun
Journeyman
Special
Nike Apache
Astrobee 1500
SITE
Wallops Island 5 7 42 6 6 5o
WSMR
Fort Churchill 3 1 100 3 1 75
PMR
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia
India
Italy
Norway
Pakistan
Sweden
TOTAL 8 1 7 56 9 7 56
S = Overall success X = Failure (Subject to S + P"
P = Partial success go = Percent successful interpretation) % - s + P + x
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Jan.-Jun.1960LAUNCHINGSBY DISCIPLINE ROCKET TYPE_ & SITE
Rocket Experiment
s p x S P X
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy 2 1 67 2 1 67
Biologic al
Energetic Particles I I00 1 100
Fields 1 0 1 0
Galactic Astronomy 2 1 i00 1 2 100
Meteorology (Grenade) 1 100 1 0
Radio Astronomy
Solar Physics 2 2 50 4 0
Special Projects
Test & Support 3 1 75 3 1 75
AGENCY
Goddard 9 2 4 73 6 2 7 53
Other" NASA
College/University 2 1 67 2 1 67
DOD
Other Government
Industry 1 1 50 1 1 50
International
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee 100
Arcon
Nike Asp 3 4 43 1 6 14
Aerobee 150
Aerobee 150A 5 1 1 86 4 2 1 86
Iris
Aerobee 300/300A 2 100 2 100
Javelin 1 1 50 1 1 50
Skylark
Nike Cajun 1 1 100 1 1 50
Journeyman
Special
Nike Apache
Astrobee 1500
SIT E
Wallops Island 9 2 5 69 6 2 8 50
WSMR
Fort Churchill 3 1 75 3 1 75
PMR
Eglir_ AFB
Ascension Island
Aust calia
India
Italy
Norway
Pakistan
Sweden
TOTAL 12 2 6 70 9 2 9 55
S = Overall success X = Failure 3ubject to S+P
P = Partial success % = Percent successful interpretation) % S+P+X
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Jul.-Dec. 1960LAUNCHINGS BY DISCIPLINE AGENCY ROC TYPE, & SITE
Rocket Experiment
S P X % s P x %
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy 1 86 3 1 3 57
Biological
Energetic Particles 15 100 14 1 100
Fields 1 100 1 100
Galactic Astronomy 1 I00 1 100
Ionospheric Physics 4 80 4 1 80
Meteorology (Grenade) 4 100 2 2 50
Radio Astronomy
Solar Physics
Special Projects 3 I00 2 1 i00
Test & Support 4 i00 4 i00
AGENCY
Goddard 30 I00 26 2 2 93
Other NASA
College/University 4 I00 2 2 50
DOD
Other Government
Industry 4 2 67 3 1 2 67
International
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee 100 100 3 1 100
Arcon
Nike Asp 67 2 1 67
Aerobee 150 100 1 100
Aerobee 150A 100 3 100
Iris 100 2 100
Aerobee 300/300A 100 1 100
Javelin 100 2 1 100
Skylark
Nike Cajun 21 95 16 1 5 77
Journey man 1 100 1 100
Special
Nike Apache
Astrobee 1500
SITE
Wallops Island 19 90 14 1 6 71
WSMR
Fort Churchill 18 100 16 2 89
PMR 1 100 1 100
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia
India
Italy
Norway
Pakistan
Sweden
TOTAL 38 2 95 31 3 6"' 85
S = Overall success X = Failure (Subject to S+P
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Jan.-Jun. 1961 LAUNCHINGS BY DISCIPLINE, AGENCY, ROCKET TYPE, & SITE
Rocket Experiment
S P X % s p x %
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy 5 1 83 4 2 67
Biological
Energetic Particles
Fields
Galactic Astronomy 1 i00 1 lO0
Meteorology (Grenade) 5 1 1 86 4 2 I 86
Radio Astronomy
Solar Physics
Special Projects 4 100 2 2 I00
Test & Support 6 1 86 4 3 I00
AGENCY
Goddard 15 2 2 89 9 8 2 89
Other NASA 2 I00 1 1 100
College/University 3 100 2 1 67
DOD
Other Government 1 100 1 100
Industry 3 1 75 3 1 75
International 1 100 1 100
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee 100 100 1 1 100
Arcon
Nike Asp 4 1 80 4 1 80
Aerobee 150
Aerobee 150A 4 1 100 1 4 100
Iris I 0 1 100
Aerobee 300/300A I 100 1 100
Javelin 4 100 2 1 1 75
Skylark
Nike Cajun 8 1 1 90 6 2 2 80
J(mrneyman
Special 1 I00 1 100
Nike Apache 1 100 l 100
Astrobee 1500
SITE
Wallops Island 23 2 3 89 16 4 86
WSMR
Fort Churchill 2 I00 I 100
PMR
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia
India
Italy
Norway
Pakistan
Sweden
TOTAL 25 2 3 90 17 9 4 87
S = Overall success . X = Failure (Subject to S+P
% =
P = Partial success = Percent successful interpretation) S+P+X
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Jul.-Dec. 1961 LAUNCHINGS BY DISCIPLINE AGENCY ROCKET TYPE_ & SITE
Rocket Experiment
S P X % s P x %
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy 14 1 93 13 2 87
Biological 1 1 100 2 0
Energetic Particles 1 100 1 100
Fields 3 100 3 100
Galactic Astronomy 4 100 3 1 100
Ionospheric Physics 5 100 5 100
Meteorology (Grenade) 5 1 100 3 1 2 67
Radio Astronomy
Solar Physics 1 100 1 100
Special Projects 2 100 1 1 100
Test & Support 1 100 1 100
AGENCY
Goddard 22 2 100 18 2 4 83
Other NASA 3 100 2 1 100
DOD
Industry 6 1 86 6 1 86
International
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee 100 6 100 6 100
Arcon
Nike Asp 2 1 67 2 67
Aerobee 150
Aerobee 150A 3 100 2 100
Iris
Aerobee 300/300A 1 100 1 100
Javelin 4 100 4 100
100 3 100
Skylark 4
100 9 77
Nike Cajun 12 1
100 0
Journeyman 1 1
Special
100 4 I00
Nike Apache 4
Astrobee 1500
SITE
25 1 1 96 21 2 4 85
Wallops Island
WSMR
Fort Churchill 7 100 7 100
PMR 1 1 100 2 0
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia 100 3 1 100
India
Italy
Norway
Pakistan
Sweden
TOTAL 37 2 1 98 31 3 6 85
S = Overall success X = Failure S+P
(Subject to % =
p = Partial success % = Percent successful interpretation) S+P+X
2O
Jan.-Jun. 1962 LAUNCHINGS BY DISCIPLINE_ ROCKET TYPE_ & SITE
Rocket Experiment
S P X % s p x %
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy 12 1 2 87 10 5 67
Biological
Energetic Particles
Fields
Galactic Astronomy 1 0 1 0
Ionospheric Physics 6 100 4 2 67
Radio Astronomy
Solar Physics
Special Projects 5 100 3 1 1 80
Test & Support 3 1 75 4 100
AGENCY
Goddard 15 1 3 84 16 3 84
Other NASA 4 I00 2 1 1 75
DOD
Industry 6 1 86 1 86
International 2 100 2 0
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee 100
Arcon
Nike Asp 2 1 67 2 1 67
Aerobee 150 1 100 1 0
Aerobee 150A 6 2 75 5 1 2 75
Iris 1 100 1 100
Aerobee 300/300A
Javelin 2 100 2 0
Skylark
Nike Cajun 2O 1 95 18 3 86
Journeyman
Special
Nike Apache 2 100 2 100
Astrobee 1500
SITE
Wallops Island 30 1 4 88 28 6 83
WSMR 1 100 1 0
Fort Churchill
PMR
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia
India
Italy
Norway
Pakistan 2 100 2 0
Sweden
TOTAL 33 1 4 89 28 1 9 76
S = Overall success X = Failure (Sub ect to S+ P
P = Partial success %
% = Percent successful inter )retation) S+P+X
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Jul.-Dec. 1962 LAUNCHINGS BY DISCIPLINE, AGENCY, ROCKET TYPE_ & SITE
Rocket Experiment
s i P x % s P x %
DISCIPLINE
12 1 2 87 7 3 5 67
Aeronomy
Biological
Energetic Particles
Fields
Galactic Astronomy 3 100 2 1 67
6 2 75 6 2 75
Ionospheric Physics
Meteorology (Grenade) 6 1 86 4 3 57
Radio Astronomy 1 100 1 100
Solar Physics 2 100 1 1 50
Special Projects 2 100 1 1 50
1 1 100 1 1 100
Test & Support
AGENCY
10 1 1 92 7 1 4 67
Goddard
3 1 75 2 2 50
Other NASA
5 1 83 3 1 2 67
College/University
DOD
2 100 1 1 50
Other Government
7 1 100 6 1 1 88
Industry
6 2 75 4 1 3 62
International
ROCKET TYPE
1 1 50 I 1 50
Aerobee 100
Arcon
Nike Asp
Aerobee 150 2 100 2 0
5 1 3 67 3 2 4 56
Aerobee 150A
Iris
1 100 1 100
Aerobee 300/300A
Javelin
Skylark
15 1 94 11 1 4 75
Nike Cajun
1 100 1 100
Journeyman
Special
8 1 100 5 2 2 78
Nike Apache
Astrobee 150
SITE
19 2 3 88 15 3 6 75
Wallops Island
WSMR 3 1 75 1 3 25
3 1 75 2 2 50
Fort Churchill
PMR
2 100 I 1 50
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia
India
Italy
2 100 2 100
Norway
Pakistan
4 I00 2 I 1 75
Sweden
33 2 5 88 22 5 13 68
TOTAL
X = Failure S + P
S = Overall success (Subject to %
% = Percent successful interpretation) S+P+X
p = Partial success
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Jan.-Jun.1963LAUNCHINGS
BY DISCIPLINE_ AGENCY_ ROCKET TYPE_ & SITE
Rocket Experiment
S P X %
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy
Biological
Energetic
Fields
Galactic
Particles
Astronomy
lonosl)heric Physics
21
2
7
1
1
2
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91
100
100
100
17
7 1
100
74
100
100
6 100
L'
Meteorology (Grenade) 100 { 6
Radio Astronomy ]
Solar Physics 2 100 i 2 100
i
Test & Support 1 1 50 1 50

i 1
AGENCY
Goddard 12 1 92 11 1 1 92
Other NASA 3 100 1 1 ! 67
DOD 3 100 3 100
11 1 1 92 10 _ 3 77
Industry
Internatiomfl 6 100 5 83
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee 100
Arcon
Nike Asp 1 0 i 0
Aerobee 150 100 2 2 I 80
Aerobee 150A 1 88 6 1 I 88
Iris
100 1 100
Aerobee 300/300A
Javelin
Skylark
100 8 I 89
Nike Cajun
100 1 100
Journey man
Speci_
19 1 100 16 1 3 85
Nike Apache
Astrobee 1500 1 0 1 0
SITE
23 1 3 89 19 2 6 78
Wallops Island
WSMR 5 100 2 2 1 80
6 100 6 100
Fort Churchill
PMR 1 100 1 100
3 100 3 100
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia
India
3 100 3 100
Italy
Norway
Pakistan 1 100 1 0
Sweden
TOTAL 42 1 3 93 34 i 4 8 83
S = Overall success X = Failure (Subject to S+P
%
P = Partial success % = Percent successful interpretation) S+P+X
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Jul.-Dec. 1963 LAUNCHINGS BY DISCIPLINE t AGENCY ROCKET TYPE & SITE
Rocket Experime'nt
S p x % s P x %
DISCIPLINE
Aeronomy 11 1 92 10 1 1 92
Biological
Energetic Particles 1 100 1 100
Fields 1 100 1 100
Galactic Astronomy 2 1 67 2 1 67
Ionospheric Physics 15 2 2 89 13 3 3 84
Radio Astronomy
Solar Physics 4 100 2 1 1 75
Special Projects 1 100 1 100
Test & Support 1 100 1 100
AGENCY
Goddard 13 1 1 93 11 2 2 87
Other NASA 6 100 6 100
DOD 1 100 1 100
Other Government
Industry 4 1 2 71 4 1 2 71
International 9 100 7 1 1 89
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee I00
Arcon
Nike Asp
Aerobee 150 5 2 71 3 1 3 57
Aerobee 150A 10 100 10 100
Iris
Aerobee 300/300A 100 1 100
Javelin 100 2 100
Skylark
Nike Cajun 11 100 10 1 91
Journeyman
Special
Nike Apache 12 2 2 88 10 4 2 88
Astrobee 1500
SITE
Wallops Island 24 100 24 100
WSMR 4 1 1 83 2 2 2 67
Fort Churchill 6 1 3 70 5 2 3 70
PMR
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island
Australia
India 1 100 1 100
Italy
Norway 2 100 1 1 50
Pakistan
Sweden 4 100 4 100
TOTAL 41 2 4 91 36 5 6 87
S = Overall success X = Failure S+P
(Subject to
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1959- 1964 LAUNCHINGS ROCKET TYPE_ & SITE
BY DISCIPLINE_ AGENCY_
Rocket Experiment
S P X %
DISCIP LINE p x
Aeronomy 13 4 17 i 89 110 5 37 76
Biological 1 _ 100 2 0
Energetic Particles 1 100 26 5 4 89
Fields 13 2 87 13 2 87
Galactic Astronomy 22 4 3 90 18 5 6 79
Ionospheric Physics 75 4 6 93 67 7 11 87
Meteorology (Grenade) 7 3 3 96 61 3 13 83
Radio Astronomy 2 100
Solar Physics 2 86 4 4 6 57
Test & Support 26 1 10 73 28 4 5 86
AGENCY I 100
Goddard 196 i0 22 90 166 24 38 83
Other NASA 24 2 92 16 4 6 77
College/University 65 i 3 5 93 56 2 15 79
DOD 13 : 1 93 11 1 2 86
Other Government 7 100 2 3 2 71
Industry 65 4 11 86 60 3 17 79
International 38 1 2 95 30 2 9 78
ROCKET TYPE
Aerobee I00 13 1 93 11 2 1 93
Arcon 6 0 3 3 50
Nike Asp 17 10 63 13 14 48
Aerobee 150 33 4 5 88 23 5 14 67
Aerobee 150A 47 3 7 88 38 11 8 86
Iris 2 1 1 75 3 1 100
Aerobee 300/300A 10 100 100 10 100
Javelin 24 1 96 18 3 4 84
4 100 3 1 100
Skylark
Nike Cajun 134 96 113 5 24 83
Journeyman 4 100 3 2 60
Special 3 100 3 100
Nike Apache 116 95 99 ll 18
Astrobee 1500 1 50 1 1 50
SITE
236 11 30 89 204 21 52 81
Wallops Island
WSMR 28 3 6 84 18 5 14 62
Fort Churchill 74 3 6 93 64 9 10 88
PMR 3 1 100 2 2 50
5 100 3 1 1 80
Eglin AFB
Ascension Island 8 100 7 1 88
2 100 2 100
Argentina
Australia 4 100 3 1 100
India 10 100 9 1 100
3 100 3 100
Italy
7 100 6 1 86
Norway
P a ki st an 6 100 2 4 33
16 100 12 1 3 81
Sweden
6 1 86 6 1 86
TOTAL 408 18 43 91 , 341 39 89 81
S Overall success X = Failure (Subject to S+P
% -
P =: Partial success % = Percent successful interpretation) S+P+X
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PHOTOGRAPHS
27
LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
Figure 1-Payload and Nose Cone - Rocket 14.03 UA.
Figure 2-Nike Apache 14.04 UA on Launcher in Vertical Position.
Figure 3-Payload for Nike Cajun 10.74 GI.
Figure 4-Nike Cajun 10.'/4GI on Launcher in Vertical Position.
Figure 5-Javelin 8.10 GI on Launcher in Vertical Position.
Figure 6-Payload and X248 Motor for Javelin 8.17 AI in Spin Test.
Figure 7-Payload and Aerobee 4.40 NP in Ready Room.
Figure 8-Fin Assembly for Cajun and Apache Motors.
Figure 9-Spaerobee 6.05 UI with Payload Nose Cone in Open Position.
Figure 10-Payload and Housing for Nike Cajun 10.52 CI.
Figure ll-Nike Cajun 10.52 CI on Launcher in Firing Position.
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Figure -Payload and Nose Cone-Rocket 4.03 UA.
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Figure 2-Nike Apache 14.04 UA on Launcher i n V e r t i c a l Position.
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31
Figure 4-Nike Caiun 10.74 GI on Launcher in Vertical Position.
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Figure 5-Javelin 8.10 GI on Launcher in Vertical Position.
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Figure 6-Payload and X248 Motor for Javelin 8.17 A I i n Spin T e s t .
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Figure l l - N i k e Caiun 10.52 CI on Launcher in F i r i n g Position.
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SUMMARY TABLES
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS AEROBEE 100
_ocket Numbers Peak Altitude

Date Range Experiment Result
GS:._C St. Mi. Km
1.01 GI - 11-23-60 1019 FT. CI 56.7 91 Ionosphere Successful

1.02 GI I -
Range 11-27-60 1748 FT. C} 52.8 85 Ionosphere Successful
1.03 GP - 9-15-60 1809 FT. CI 47.0_ 75.6 AMPP Successful
1.04 GP - 5-17-60 1922 FT. C1 47.5 76.4 AMPP Partial
1.05 GP - 9-24-60 1813 FT. CI 47.4: 22.8 AMPP Partial
1.06 GP - 5-19-61 1803 FT. CI 14.2 65.2 AMPP Successful
1.07 GA - 10-17-61 2011 FT. CI 40.5 65 ATM. Structural Successful
1.10 GA - 10-15-61 1433 FT. CI 46.5 74.8 ATM. Structural Successful
1.13 NA - 9-6-62 WSMR U. V. Airglow Successful
1.14 NA - 11-20-62 WSMR U. V. Airglow Failure
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NASA
SOUNDING
ROCKET
FIRINGS ARCON
2
Rocket
Numbers Time Peak Altitude
GSFC Range Z St. Mi. Km
2.01GT G2-1 5-14-59 1755 W° I° Rocket Test

2.02GT G2-2 5-15-59 1710 W.I. Rocket Test
2.03GT G2-3 5-15-59 2210 W.I. Rocket Test
2.04GT G2-88 8-7-59 W.I. 13.62 23.8 Rocket Test Failure
2.05GT G2-90 8-7-59 W.I. 30.8 49.5 Rocket Test Failure
2.06GT G2-89 8-7-59 W.I. 64.7 104 Rocket Test Successful
43
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS NIKE ASP 3.00
Rocket Numbers Peak Altitude

Time
Date Range Experiment Re su it
GSFC Z
Range St. Mi. km
3.01 GS G2-206 3-1-60 2211 132 222 Failure of experiment

W. I. Solar Study
3.02 GS GS-211 3-3-60 2250 W.I. 132 222 Solar Study Failure of experiment
3.03 GS G2-212 4-27-60 2156 W.I. 15.2 24.4 Failure - ASP failed
Solar Study
24.4 in flight
3.04 GS G2-279 5-25-60 2200 15.2 24.4 Failure - ASP failed
W° I. Solar Study
inflight
3.05 CA G2-338 4-19-61 0936 104 167 Successful
W° I° Sodium Vapor
3.06 CA G2-572 4-21-61 0012 W.I. 112 180 Successful
Sodium Vapor
3.07 CA G2-573 4-21-61 0934 W.I. 15 24 Failure - ASP did not
Sodium Vapor
ignite
3.08 CA G2-574 4-21-61 0939 W° I° 103.1 165 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.09 CA G2-575 9-16-61 1002 W.I. 17 27 Sodium Vapor Failure - ASP did not
ignite
3.10 UI 3-16-60 FT. CH. Ionosphere Failure - ASP did not
ignite
3.11 CA G2-218 2-18-63 2314 W° I° 15.7 25.2 Sodium Vapor Failure - ASP did not
ignite
3.12 CI G2-222 8-22 -60 1740 W. I° 65 105 Langmuir Probe Failure - ASP broke
up
3.13 CA G2-119 8-17-59 0918 W. I. 147 236 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.14 CA G2-120 8-19-59 0034 W.I. 18.7 30 Sodium Vapor Failure - ASP broke
up
3.15 CA G2-191 11-18-59 2217 W. I. 156 251 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.16 CA G2-192 11-19-59 1051 W.I. 159 256 Sodium Vapor Failure
3.17 CA G2-193 11-20-59 1051 W.I. 147 236 Sodium Vapor Failure
3.18 CA G2-602 9-16-61 2139 W.I. 129 207 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.19 CA G2-603 9-17-61 1003 W.I. 108 173.5 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.20 CA G2-887 4-17-62 0943 W.I. 125 201 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.21 CA G2-888 6-7-62 0056 W.I. 101 161.5 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.22 CA G2 -906 6-7-62 0852 W.I. 20.9 33.6 Sodium Vapor Failure - Vehicle
broke up
3.23 CA G2 -339 5-24-60 0857 W. I° 16 Sodium Vapor Failure - Vehicle
broke up
3.24 CA G2-340 5-25-60 0048 W° I° 124 200 Sodium Vapor Successful
3.25
3.26
3.27
3.28 GT G2-388 8-9-60 2010 16.8 Rocket Test Failure - Rocket
3.29 GT broke up
3.29 GT G2-463 11-3-60 2119 120 193 Rocket Test Successful
3.30
3.31
3.32
3.33
3.34
3.35
3.36 GT G2-497 1-17-61 2125 W. l. 130 209 Rocket Tesl Successful
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS AEROBEE 150/150A 4.
_FC_ Range
Date Tze Range St. Mi. km Experiment
Result
4.01 GT G2-216 2-16-60 2048 W. 1.9 Rocket Test Failure of Rocket

4.02 II DRTE-01 9-17- 59 1837 T. H. 159 256 Ionosphere Successful
4.03 II 1735 T. H. - -- Ionosphere Failure of Rocket
DRTE-02 9-20- 59
4.04 GG G2-288 4-27-60 0418 W. 130 209 Stellar Fluxes Partial
4.05 GG G2-289 5-27-60 0530 W. 133.7 214 Stellar Fluxes Partial
4.06 GG G2-292 6-24-60 0625 W. 131 210 Stellar Fluxes Successful
4.07 GI 9-14-59 1727 T. H. 136 218 Ionosphere Successful
4.08 GI 9-11-59 1912 'T. H. 140.9 226 Ionosphere Successful
4.09 GA G2-293 4-29-60 1547 W. 150.7 242 Atm. Comp. Successful
4.10 GT G2-294 4-23-60 2145 W. 148 238 Rocket Test Successful
4.11 GG G2-460 11-22-60 0842 W. 113.6 182 Stellar Spectra Successful
4.12 GT G2-217 3-25-60 W.I. 132 212 Rocket Test Successful
4.13 GP- G2-1986 9-26-64 W.I. 74.5 120 Rocket Test Successful
GT
4.14 GA G2-450 11-15-60 W.I. 141.3 217 Atm. Compl Successful
4.15 GG - 4-2-64 WSMR 118 190 Stellar Spectra Rocket Good -
ACS Failure
4.16 UE G2-295 8-23-60 W.I. 132 212 Cosmic Ray Successful
4.17
4.18 GA G2-742 3-19-62 W.!. 49 79 Arm. Structure Failure - Early Shut
4.19 GT Down
4.19 GT G2-545 4-14-61 W.I. 128 206 Attitude Control Test Failure to Despin
4.20 GT G2-639 6-26-61 W.I. 116 186.5 Attitude Control Test Booster Exploded at
2 see.
4.21 US - 11-27-62 W.S. 124 202 Solar Studies Instrum. Power
Failure
4.22 US - 9-6-63 W.S. 138 222 Solar Studies Successful
4.23 US G2-719 7-24-62 W.I. 129 208 Solar Spectroscopy Fair Data Return
4.24 US
4.25 GS W.I. 139 224 Solar Studies Successful
G2-695 9-30-61
4.26 NP W.l. 975 157 Zero Gravity Successful
G2-943 6-20-62
4.27 NP W.I. 129 207 Zero Gravity Successful
GS-1075 11-18-62
4.28 NP W.I. 119 5 191.2 Zero Gravity Successful
G2-1264 6-9-63
4.29 GG IG2-1323 7-23-63 W.l. lll 178.5 Stellar Spectra Successful
4.30 GG - 3-28-63 W.S. 185 298 Nebular Spectra Successful
4.31 GG 10-10-63 W.S. 1.4 2.3 Nebular Spectra Failure - Sustainer
Failure
4.32 NP G2-1361 9-11-63 W.I. 102.2 164.4 Zero Gravity Successful
4.33 GS - 10-15-63 W.S. 123.5 199 Solar Studies Successful
4.34 GS G2-546 3-31-61 W.I. 45 72.5 Stellar Fluxes No Data - Doors
Ejected Early
4.35 GG G2-811 2-7-62 W.I. 2.3 3.7 Stellar Spectra Cut Down by Range
Safety
4.36 GG G2-1018 9-21-62 0224 W.l. 117 188 Stellar Spectra Failure of Experiment
4.37 GG G2-1226 7-19-63 0530 W.I. 114.5 185 Stellar Spectra Successful
4.38 NP G2-495 2-5-61 1348 W.I. 93.9 151 Zero Gravity Successful - No
Recovery
4.39 NP G2-543 4-21-61 1200 W.l. 96 154 Zero Gravity Successful
4.40 NP G2-722 10-18-61 1325 W.I. 94.5 152 Zero Gravity Successful
4.41 NP G2-808 2-17-62 1943 W.I. 97.7 157 Zero Gravity Successful
4.42 NP 1057 W.l. 95 153 Zero Gravity Successful
G2-641 8-12-61
4.43 GP 10-5-60 1952 FT. CH. 140.1 235 AMMP Successful
4.44 GI G2-1190 4-23-63 2048 W.I. 123.9 198 Electron Density Successful
4.45 GA G2-1293 11-16-64 1818 W.I. 117 188 Tlmrmosphere Probe Successful
4.46 NP - 5-8-62 1505 W.S. 122 197 Radar Failure of Exp't
4.47 NP 7-10-62 1500 W.S. 124 200 Radar Failure of AFC
4.48 GT G2-924 5-25-62 1243 W.I. 124.5 200.4 Water Recovery Successful
4.49 GS
4.50 UG
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS AEROBEE 150/150A 4.
Rocket Numbers I Peak Altitude

Time
Date Range I Experiment Result
Z
GSFC Range St. Mi. km
4.51 UG
4.52 UG 11-3-64 0757 WSMR 78.8 126.5 Stellar Spectra Satisfactory
4.53 GS
4.54UG G2-983 10-30-62 0850 W.I. 116.8 I 187 Stellar Studies Successful
4.55 UG G2-1987 9-2-64 0308 i W.I. 97.1 " 156 Stellar Studies Successful
4.56 GG
4.57 GG
4.58 UI G2-1064 4-3-63 1646 W° I° 147 236 Ionosphere Successful
4.59 UI G2-1322 7-10-63 0246 W.I. 126.9 212 Ionosphere Successful
4.60 GT G2-978 8-8-62 1655 W.I. 93 150 ACS Test Successful
4.61 AS 6-20-63 1425 W.S. 119.2 192 Coronagraph Successful
4.62 AS 6-28-63 1430 W.S. 126 203 Coronagraph Successful
4.63 GS
4.64 G1 G2-926 9-28-63 1443 W. I° 140.5 225 Electron and Ion Trap Successful
4.65 GI C2-1016 9-25-63 0709 W.I. 139.5 224 Electron and Ion Trap Successful
4.66 NP - 5-14-63 1545 W.S. 115 185 Paraglider Successful
4.67 NP 6-10-64 1245 W.S. 95.5 153.5 Paraglider Successful
4.68 GT G2-738 1-13-62 1615 W.I. 130 209 ACS Test Successful
4.(,9 CG G2-1017 9-30-62 0602 W.I. 107 172 Night Sky Mapping Successful
4.70 CG G2- 1194 3-16-63 0219 W.I. 122.8 197.1 Stellar Spectra Successful
4.71 UA G2-944 6-29-62 0455 W.I. 129 208 Airglow Successful
4.72 UA G2-945 6-29-62 2100 W.I. 131 211 Airglow Successful
4.73 UA G2-1125 1-29-63 1627 W.I. 2.46 3.95 Airglow Failure of sustainer
4.74 UA G2-1146 12-13-62 1723 W.I. 0 0 Airglow Failure of sustainer
4.75 UA CRR- 153 7-2O-63 2106 FT. CH. 50 8O.4 Airglow Failure of Booster
4.76 UA G2-1398 11-12-63 1858 W.I. 136 219 U. V. Spectrum Successful
4.77 GS 7-20-63 1518 W.S. 130.5 210 U. V. Spectrum Successful
4.78 GS 10-1-63 1700 W.S. 134 216 U. V. Spectrum Successful
4.79 II G2-1078 11-16-62 0422 W.I. 18.5 29.8 VLF Studies Failure of Rocket
4.80 II G2-1079 12-11-62 0422 W.I. 33.5 53 VLF Studies Failure of Rocket
4.81 GG 4-7-64 0431 W.S. 46 74 Stellar Spectra Failure of Rocket
4.82 GG 8-11-64 1030 W.S. 107 171.9 Stellar Spectra Rocket Good, ACS
Failure
4.83 GA 12-1-64 0615 W. S. 113.5 182.2 U. V. Airglow Successful
4.84 GA
4.85 NA G2- 1480 11-17-63 1815 W. I. 115 185 U. V. Airglow Successful
4.86 NA - 4-14-64 1830 W.S. 18.2 29.2 U. V. Airglow Failure of Rocket
4.87 GT - 6-17-63 1800 W.S. 113 181.8 ACS Tesl Successful
4.88 GT 1-28-64 1900 W.S. 117 188 ACS Test Successful
4.89 GG
4.90 GG
4.91 GE 9-4-63 1311 FT. CH. 150 242 VLE Heavy Nuclei Successful
4.92 GS
4.93 II G2- 1412 10-17-63 1650 W. I. 116.4 187.2 VLF Studies Successful
4.94 II G2- 1413 10-31-63 1650 W.I. 114.6 184 VLF Studies Successful
4.95 GS
4.96 II G2- 1255 4-12-63 0550 W° I. 124.6 200 VLF Studies Successful
4.97 II G2-1256 5-9-63 1802 W.l. i 125.8 2O2.5 VLF Studies Successful
4.98 US G2- 1126 5-7-63 1915 W.I. 138.6 223 UV Spectrum Successful
4.99 DS
4. 100 DS i
4. 101 DS
4. 102 DS
4.103 DS
4. 104 DS
4. 105 NP
4. 106 NP
4. 107 GE 7-23-64 1843 FT. C1t. 144.5 232.6 Partial
Heavy Nuclei
L
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS AEROBEE 150/150 4.
_ocket Numbers Peak Altitude

Date Time Range Experiment Result
--GSFC Range Z St. Mi. km
4.108GE 357 7-25-64 Heavy Nuclei Successful

4. I09 GG 11-7-64 Stellar Studies Successful
4.110GG 11-14-64 Stellar Studies Successful
,I.111NA G2-2069 1-13-65 Dayglow Successful
4.112 NA
4.113 GA- 4-21-64 Micrometeorite Failure of Rocket
GI
4.114 GA
4.115 NA G2-1988 9-18-64 U. V. Airglow Successful
4.116GS I0-30-64 Solar Studies Successful
4.117GS
4.118NA 11-16-64 1821 Micrometeorite Successful
Sampling
4.119NA
4. 120 CG 10-2-64 0235 Stellar X-ray Successful
4.121CG
4.122 CG 8-29-64 0530 X-ray Astronomy Successful
4.123 CG 10-26-64 0058 X-ray Astronomy Successful
4.124 UA 2-27-64 0318 Aurora Successful
4.125 UA
4.126GG 8-22-64 lO15 WSMR 76.6 Stellar Spectra Successful
4.127 UA
4.128 UA
4.129 UA
4.130 UA
4.131 UA
4.132 GA-
GI
4.133 UG
4.134 DS
4.135 DS
4.136 DS
4.137 DS
4.138
4.139
4.140 GE
4.141 GE
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS IRIS 5.
Rocket Numbers Time Peak Altitude

Date Result
Range Experiment
Z _t. Mi. km
GSFC Range
5.01 GT G2-306 7-22-60 1205 W. I. 139 244 Rocket Test Successful

5.02 GT ! G2-451 10-18-60 1417 W.I. 140 245 Rocket Test Successful
5.03 GT G2-480 1-19-61 1242 [ W.I. 86 138 Rocket Test Failure - Probable
Break Up
5.04 GA G2-806 5-3-62 1803 W° Io 70 112 Rocket Structure
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS SPAEROBEE 300 - 6.00

Time
Date Range Result
Z Experiment
GSFC Range St. Mi. [ km
....
6.01 UI 3-16-60 2125 FT. CH. 210 338 lonosphe re Successful

6.02 UI 6-15-60 2256 FT. CH. 200 322 Ionosphere Successful
6.03 UI G3-414 8-3-60 1526 W.I. 258 415 Ionosphere Successful
6.04 UI G3- 548 3-26-61 1654 W.I. 24O 385 Ionosphe re Successful
6.05 UI G3-743 12-22-61 0424 W.l. 227 365 Ionosphere Successful
6.06 GA G3-1088 11-20-62 2141 W.l. 213.6 344 Thermosphere Probe Successful
6.07 GA G3-1227 4-18-63 2100 W.l. 212.5 342 Thermosphere Probe Successful
6.08 GI G3-1328 7-20-63 2155 W.I. 210 338 Thermosphere Probe Successful
6.09GA G3-1562 1-29-64 0309 W.I. 192.3 308 Successful
Thermosphere Probe
6. I0 GA 7-28-64 2114
FT. CH. [ Thermosphere Probe Successful
6.11 GA
6.12 GA
6.13 GA
6.14 GA
6.15 GA
6.16 UE
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS JAVELIN ARGO D-4 8.00
Rocket
Numbers Time
Peak Altitude
Date Experiment Result
GSFC Range Z Range St. Mi. km
8.01GT G4-204 12-22-59 X-248 Vib. Test Successful

8.02GT G4-214 1-26-60 X-248 Vib. Test Successful
8.03CA G4-1798 10-8-64 Ion Spectroscopy Successful
8.04CA G4-462 11-9-60 Ionosphere Successful
8.05CA G4-487 12-10-63 Sodium Vapor Successful
8.07GE G4-378 6-30-60 Mangetic Field Multiple Targets at
end of 3" Stage
8.08GE G4-384 12-12-60 Magnetic Field Good Flight - Bad
AZ Error
8.09GI G4-568 6-13-61 Ionosphere Failure of Nose Cone
Ejection
8.10GI G4-567 4-27-61 Ionosphere Poor 4th Stage -
Telem. Failure
8.11UA
8.12UA
8.13II G4-627 6-14-61 Antenna Test Successful
8.14GI G4-628 7-2-63 Topside Sounder Successful
8.15AI G4-626 6-24-61 Topside Sounder Successful
8.16AI G4-636 2-7-62 Ionosphere Nose Cone Did Not
Eject
8.17AI G4-686 10-14-61 Topside Sounder Successful
8.18GI G4-1351 9-29-63 Topside Sounder Successful
8.19DI CRR-525 11-5-64 Ionospheric Studies Successful
8.20DI CRR- 528 11-6-64 Ionospheric Studies Successful
8.21GI G4-727 5-3-62 Elf Electron Trap

8.23GA G4-697 10-10-61 Ionosphere Successful
8.24GI- G4-1723 10-19-64 Ionosphere Successful
GI
8.25GA-
GI
8.26GA-
GI
8.27GA-
GI
8.28UI G4-1724 1-13-65 Mother-Daughter Mother- Daughter
8.29UI Separation Failed
8.30UI
8.31DA G4-1423 1-17-64 Comp. Airglow Successful
8.32DA
8.33GR G4-2016 10-23-64 Radio Astronomy Successful
8.34UA G4- 1993 11-5-64 Airglow Successful
8.35
8.36
8.37
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Skylark 9.00
Rocket Numbers Time Peak ARitude

GSFC Z
Range St.Mi. km
9.01 GG 9-18-61 1215 Woomer_ 120 193 StellarPhoto Successful

9.02 GG 10-4-61 1119 Woomera 121 195 StellarPhoto Successful
9.03 GG 11-1-61 1756 Woomera 120 193 StellarPhoto Possible Volt. supply
Failure
9.04 GG 11-20-61 1804 Woom era 130 209 Stellar Photo Successful
i
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I
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Nike Cajun 10.00
Rocket Numbers I Peak Altitude

Time
Range
GSFC Z St. Mi. km
Range
10.01 GA G2-308 7-13-60 1944 a/.I. 17 27.3 Grenade Grenades exploded at

4.25 sec.
10.02 GA G2-580 5-5-61 2300 _¢.I. 70.4 113 Grenade Successful
10.03 GA G2-310 6-16-60 0029 _/.I. 60 96.5 Grenade High pitch angle-one
explosive
10.04 GA 32-311 7-8-60 2259 _V.I. 64.5 103.5 Grenade Successful-8 grenades
expl.
10.05 GA 32-428 9-20-60 1518 N.I. 12 19.3 Grenade Grenades exploded at
4.5 sec.
10.06 GA 32-429 12-14-60 1152 N.I. 68.5 110 Grenade Extra explosions
10.07 GA 32-438 2-14-61 2350 Y¢.I. 81 130 Grenade II grenades exploded
10.08 GA 32-532 2-17-61 0226 _.I. 52.3 84 Grenade 11 grenades exploded
0.09 UA 32-464 11-2-60 1725 W.I. 78.6 126.4 Composition Experiment failure
0.10 GA 32-465 11-16-60 1237 W.I. 95 152.5 Composition Experiment failure
0.1l GA 92-485 12-9-60 1715 W.I. 15.2 14.3 Sodium 2nd stage did not fire
0.12 GA 92-486 12-9-60 0620 W.I. 91 146.4 Sodium Successful
10.13 GE - 11-16-60 1351 FT. CH. 79.5 128 SBE Successful
10.17 GE - 6-6-60 1110 FT. CH. 76 122 SBE Successful
10.18 GE - 7-21-60 2253_ FT. CH. 76 122 SBE Successful
10.19 GE - 9-3-60 1408 FT. CH. SBE Successful
10.20 GE - 9-3-60 1729 FT. CH. I SBE Successful
10.21 GE - 9-27-60 1444 FT. CH. SBE Successful
10.22 GE - ii-II-60 1121 FT. CH. 80 128.5 SBE Successful
10.23 GE - 11-11-60 1210 FT. CH. 80 ! 128.5 SBE Partially Successful
10.24 GE - 11-12-60 1839 FT. CH. 80 128.5 SBE Successful
10.25 CI G2-488 12-8-60 1652 W.I. 95.6 153.5 Langnluir probe _uccessful
10.2(; GE - 11-18-60 0338 FT. CH. 80 128.5 SBE Successful
10.27 GE - 11-18-60 2338 FT. CH. 8O 128.5 SBE Successful
10.28 GA G2-553 5-6-61 0454 W.I. 71 114 Grenade Successful
10.29 GA G2-610 5-9-61 1153 W.I. 72.5 116.5 Grenade Partial-One and two
data points
10.30 GA G2-611 7-13-61 2207 W.I. 73.7 118.5 Grenade Successful
10.31 GA G2-637 7-14-61 1602 W.I. 62.7 101 Grenade Successful
10.33 GA G2-551 4-5-61 1257 W.I. 71 114 Grenade Partial-DOVAP
transp, failed
10.34 GA G2-552 4-27-61 2232 W.I. 10.9 17.5 Grenade Failure-Cajun did not
ignite
10.35 GA G2-553 7-21-61 O35O W.I. 43 69 Grenade Failure-All grenades
expl. at ()lice
10.36 GA G2-680 9-16-61 2355 W.I. 55 88.4 Grellade Partial-Only 5
grenades exph)ded
10.37 GA G2-703 9-17-61 1013 W.I. 57.5 92.4 Gl-elltlde Partial-All grenades
exploded at No. 3
10.39 GA G2-833 3-2-62 1115 W.I. 71.2 104 Grenade Sut'cessful

1 0.43 GA G2-886 6-7-62 0005 W.I. 74.6 120 Grenade Successful- DOVA P
failed
G2-908 6-8-62 0053 W.I. 73 117.2 GI" ell;.lde Successful
10.4,1 GA
10.45 GA G2-1069 12-1-62 2125 W.I. 77.6 124.5 Grenade Successful
10.'16 GA G2-1070 12-4-62 0719 W.I. 30.8 49.5 Grellade Partial-Only 2
gren,tdes exph)ded
(]2-1071 12-6-62 0532 W.I. 80.8 130 Gl'ellade Successful
1[__.0.410.47
GA
(12-1072 2-20-63 2347 W.I. 70 112.5 Grenade Successful
8GA L
52
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Nike Cajun I0.00

Time
Z
10.49 GT G2-309 3-15-61 1747 W,I° 80 129 Cajun Fin Test Successful
10.50 UA _2-577 6-6-61 2148 W.I. 93 150 Upper Atm. Density Successful
10.51 CI G2-682 8-13-61 0306 W.I. 88 141.5 Langmuir Probe Successful
10.52 CI G2-685 10-27-61 O935 W.I. 90 146 Langmuir Probe Successful
10.53 GA G2-1171 2-23-63 2211 W.I, 63.9 102.5 Grenade Successful
10.55GA G2-1188 12-7-63 1311 W.I. 65.4 105 Grenade Successful
10.56 UA G2-621 6-9-61 1802 W.I. I 89 143 Masseldilter Experiment failed
10.57 UA G2-622 7-26-61 1922 W.I. [ 91 146.2 Massenfilter Experiment failed
10.58 GA - 2-20-63 2334 FT. CH. 70 112.5 Grenade Successful
10.59 GA - 2-28-63 2148 FT. CH. 70 112.5 Grenade Successful
10.60 GA - 3-9-63 0001 FT. CH. 73 117 Grenade Successful
I0.62 GA G2-1564 2-4-64 0146 W.I. 71.9 115.5 Grenade Successful
I0.63 GA G2-1565 2-5-64 0320 W.I. 73.8 118.5 Grenade Successful
10.64 GA G2-772 12-21-61 1954 W.I. 81.5 131 Test of S-6 Thermal Successful
Coat
I0.65 GA 11-16-62 0559 FT. CH. 9.5 15.3 Grenade Cajun did not ignite
10.66 GA 12-6-62 0543 FT. CH. 70.7 113.5 Grenade Successful
1 0,67 GA 12-4-62 0705 FT. CH. 69 111 Grenade Successful
10.68 GA 12-I-62 2134 FT. CH. 67 107,5 Grenade Timer di_ not function
10.69 GT G2-844 3-1-62 2330 W.I. 13.6 21.8 Water Test Cajun did not ignite
10.70 GT G2-845 3-2-62 1047 W.l. 89 143 Successful
Water Test
10.71GA G2-1566 1-29-64 0411 W.I. 71 114 Successful
Grenade
10.72 NA L2-688 11-18-61 0630 W.I. 88 141.5 Successful
Langley Test
10.73 GA CRR-28_ 4-18-64 0038 FT. CH. 77.3 124 Successful
Grenade
10.74 GI G2-744 12-21-61 2131 W.I. 61.8 Successful
99.5 Ion Studies
10.75 UA G2-1307 8-2-63 2333 W.I. 91 Successful
147 San Marco
10.76 GE 12-10-61 1701 FT. CH. 82 Successful
130 Low En. Cos. Ray Study
10.77 IA 5-16-63 Pakistan Failure
Sodium
10.79 NA G2-858 4-5-62 0431 W.I. 43.5 Successful
70 Chem. Luminescent
10.80NA G2-1101 1-17-63 0144 W.I. 46.3 74.5 Chem. Luminescent Successful
10.81 GA 1-29-64 0418 Ascen. 77 Successful
124 Grenade
10.82 GA 2-13-64 0455 Ascen. 74 Successful
119 Grenade
10.83 GA G2-1662 4-18-64 0059 i W.I. 74.3 Successful
119.5 Grenade
10.84GA G2-1982 8-12-64 0149 W.I. 72 Successful
115.9 Grenade
10.85 GA G2-1983 8-16-64 0315 W.I. 74 Successful
119 Grenade
10.86 GA 1-24-64 0036 FT. CH. 13.3 Cajun did not ignite
21.4 IGrenade
10.87 GA 2-5-64 0439 FT. CH. 78 Successful
125 IGrenade
10.88 GA 2-13-64 0429 FT. CH. 74 Successful
119 ]Grenade
10.89 GA 1-29-64 0417 FT. CH. 76.5 123 [ Grenade Successful
10.90UA G2-745 2-20-62 1328 ;;7.1. 82 !32 !AI_ _ructure Experiment failed
10.91 UA G2-746 5-18-62 1801 W.I. 83.5 134 Atm. Structure Successful
10.92 9-25-63 W.I. Chem. Release-Langley Successful
10.93 9-25-63 W.I. Successful
10.94 IA Pakistan
10.95 IA Pakistan
10.96
10.97 Chem. Release- Langley
10.98 NA
10.99 CI G2-1092 11-7-62 1025 W .I, Successful
81.5 131 , Electron Density
10.100 CA G2-822 3-1-62 2323 W.I. Successful
84 135 Sodium
10.101 CA G2-825 3-2-62 1054 W.I. 83 133.5 Sodium Successful
10.102 CA G2-826 3-23-62 2344 W.I. 88 141.5 Sodium Successful
10.103 CA G2-829 3-27-62 2348 W.I. Successful
74 119 Sodium
10.104GA 397 8-8-64 0400 FT. CH. Successful
86.5 139.2 [ Grenade
10.105 GA 405 8-12-64 0215 FT. CH. Successful
77.5 124.8 [Grenade
10.106 GA 423 8-18-64 0115 FT. CH. Successful
77.5 124.8 ] Grenade
10.107 GA G2-2070 [ 11-5-64 1700 Successful
W.I. 76.8 123.2 [ Grenade
53
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Nike Cajun I0.00
Rocket
Numbers Time
Peak Altitude
Z Range St. Mi. km
GSFC Range
10.108 CI G2-1093 11-30-62 Langmuir Probe Successful

10.109 CI G2-I094 12-5-62 Langmuir Probe Successful
10.110GI G2-882 4-19-62 Electron Temp. Successful
I0.III GI G2-885 5-17-62 Electrou Temp. Successful
I0.I12 GI G2-889 5-16-62 Electron Temp. Successful
I0.I13 GA G2-1984 8-18-64 Grenade Successful
10.114GA 8-5-64 Grenade F- Payloaded exploded
10.115GA 8-16-64 Grenade Successful
10.117GA G2-2053 11-19-64 Grenade Successful
10.120GA G2-2145 2-8-65 Grenade Successful
10.121GA 5R32 1-27-65 Grenade Successful
10.122GA 5R42 2-4-65 Grenade Successful
I0.123 GA 5R49 2-8-65 Grenade Successful
I0.124 GA GH2-1916 1-27-65 Grenade Successful
2-8-65 Grenade Successful
I0.125 GA GH2-1917
2-8-65 Grenade Successful
I0.126 GA GH2-1918
10.127
10.128
10.129
10.130 5-22-63 Sodium Successful
10.131UA G2-1512 11-26-63 Atm. Density Successful
10.132GA G2-2049 11-3-64 Grenade F No grenade expl.
10.133 GA G2-2050 11-6-64 Grenade Successful
10.134 GA G2-2051 Ii-6-64 Grenade Successful
10.135 GA G2-2052 11-6-64 Grelmde Successful
10.136 GA G2-1567 2-13-64 Grenade Successful
10.137 GA G2-1568 3-7-64 : Grenade Successful
10.138 GA 8-7-64 i Grenade Successful
10,139 GA 8-12-64 Grenade Part- Lost DOVAP
10.141 GA 8-17-64 Grenade Successful
10.142UA G2-1671 4-17-64 Atm. Comp. Successful
10.143 UA
10.144 UA WSMR Interpl. Matter
10.145 UA WSMR Interpl. Matter
10.146 UA WSMR Intcrl)l. Matter
10.147 UA FT. CH. Interpl. Matter
10.150
10.151
10.152
10.153 UA KS2-1903 11-17-64 SHIP 92.6 Falling Sphere Successful
10.154
10.155UA KS2-1800 2-26-65 SHIP NA Falling Sphere Successful
L .......
54
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS NIKE CAJUN - INTERNATIONAL

rime
Date Result
Z Range ;t. Mi. km Experiment
GSFC Range
REHBAR 6-7-62 1442 ?akistan 77.6 125 Sodium Successful

I
REHBAR 6-11-62 1450 ?akistan 77.6 125 Sodium Successful
II
ION 1-64- 12-i-64 0420 krgentina 83.3 134 Ionospheres Successful
I
ON 1-64- 12-4-64 0606 trgentina 84.8 136.5 Ionospheres Successful
2
K-62-I 8-7-62 ',weden Air Sampling Successful
K-62-3 8-II-62 ;weden Air Sampling Successful
K-62-4 8- Ii-62 ',weden Air Sampling Partially Successful
K-62-5 8-31-62 iweden Air Sampling Failure
Ferdinaud 12-14-62 {orway Ionosphere Successful
II
Ferdinand 12-11-62 qorway Ionosphere Successful
III
Ferdinand 9-11-63 Successful
i _orway Ionosphere
IV
Ferdinand 9-8-63 _orway Ionosphere Failure
V
K-63-I 7-27-63 weden Grenade Successful
K-63-2 7-29-63 weden Grenade Successful
K-63-3 8-1-63 weden Successful
K-63-4 8-7-63 weden Grenade Successful
55
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS ARGO D-8 11.00

Time
Date Result
Z Range km Experiment
GSFC Range
11.01 GE 9-19-60 1635 PMR 2025 Micrometeorite Successful

11.02 UR G4-966 9-22-62 0645 W.I. 1058 1703 RF-Energy and Successful
Electron Density
11.03 UR
11.04 GB 9-15-61 1441 PMR 1159 1864 Successful
11.05 GB 11-18-61 1342 PMR 657 1057 No Recovery
11.06 UE 2-12-63 0147 PMR 1000 1610 Electron Spectrometer Successful
11.07 UE
i
I
56
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS SPECIAL PROJECTS 12.00
Rocket Numbers Time Peak Altitude

Z -- - Rang--e_
GSFC I Range St. Mi. km
L2.01 GT' GI-554 5-2-61 2115 W.I. 8.5 13.6 Cone Test Successful
12.02 GT GI-1425 12-11-64 1800 W.I. 1 1.83 350 Launch Test Successful
12.03GT- G4-1597 4-15-64 2325 W.I. 452 729 Test X-258 Motor Successful
GI
12.04
12.05 GA 3-19-65 1808 W.I. Thermosphere Probe -
Tomahawk
57
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Nike Apache 14.00
Rocket
Numbers Date Time Peak Altitude
Range Experiment Result
GSFC Range Z
St. Mi. km
14.01
GT G2-614 5-25-61 1703 W.I. 120 193 Rocket Test Successful
14.02
GT G2-615 8-16-61 2027 W.l. 128 206 Rocket Test Successful
14.03
UE G2-647 7-14-61 0259 W.I. 125 207.5 Magnetic Field Successful
14.04
UE G2-648 7-14-61 1500 W.I. 124 199.5 Magnetic Field Successful
14.05
UE G2-649 7-20-61 1312 W.I. 120 193 Magnetic Field Successful
14.06
UE G2-1362 9-9-63 1602 W.I. 102.6 165 Magnetic Field Successful
14.07
UE KS2-18303-12-65 1330 SHIP NA NA Magnetic Field Successful
14.08
UA G2-1195 3-28-63 0755 W.I. 117.5 189 Massenfilter Successful
14.09
UA G2-1196 3-28-63 1906 W.I. 118 189.5 Massenfilter Failure
14.10
UA G2-119711-26-63 1816 W.I. 124.5 200 Massenfilter Successful
14.11
UA 5R64 2-18-65 2009 FT. CH. NA NA Massenfilter P-No radar tracking
14.12
GI G2-897 6-15-62 1648 W.I. 88.6 142 Electron Density Successful
14.13
CA 5-22-63 0410 FT. CH. 115 185 Sodium Successful
14.14
CA 5-22-63 0751 FT. CH. 114.5 184 Sodium Successful
14.15
CA 5-23-63 0413 FT. CH. 124.5 200 Sodium Successful
14.16
CA G2-106511-7-62 1053 W.I. 102 164 Sodium Successful
14.17
CA G2-106611-30-62 1115 W.I. 105.1 169 Sodium
Successful
14.18
CA G2-106712-5-62 2216 W.I. 110.5 178 Sodium Successful
14.19
UA G2-884 6-6-62 2340 W.I. 77 124 PITOT Successful
14.20
UA G2-107612-1-62 2034 W.I. 82 132 PITOT Successful
14.21
UA G2-107712-7-63 1343 W.I. 87.2 140 PITOT Successful
14.22
UA 2-4-64 0135 ASCEN 98 158 PITOT Successful
14.23
UA 4-15-64 1556 ASCEN 98 158 PITOT Successful
14.24
UA 4-15-64 0122 ASCEN 97 156 PITOT iSuccessful
14.25
UA GS2-18224-15-65 1600 SHIP NA NA PITOT Successful
14.26
14.27
14.28
GT G2-1603 2-12-64 2023 W.I. 90 144.8 ! Fin Test Successful
14.29
UA GS2-1905
11-19-64 1834 SHIP 8.68 13.8 PITOT Apache failed to ignite
14.30
CA G2-965 8-23-62 1710
W.I. 79.8 128 Ion Composition Rocket under-
)erformed-no data
14.31
GI G2-104310-16-62 1506 I W.I. 103 166.1 E lectrol_ Density Successful
14.32
GI G2-104412-1-62 1806 W.I. 105 169 Langnmir Pr()be Successful
14.33
GI G2-1481 6-3-64 1845 W.I. 86.6 139.2 Geophysie Probe Partial-Nosecone did
not release
14.34
GI G2-1482 8-26-64 1601 W.I. 95.3 153 Ge,)physic Probe Successful
14.35
CA G2-1068 2-20-63 2318 W.I. 100.7 162 Sodium Successful
14.36
DI 10-7-63 2000 FT. CtI 103 171 Magnetic Field Partial- Poor teleln-
etry
14.37
GI 12-13-63 2332 WSMR 43.5 73 U.V. Hadiat ion Apache perfornmnce
)()or-failure
14.38
CA G2-1560 1-15-64 2234 W.I. 28.4 45.65 Sodium Apache perfornmn('e
poor
14.39
14.40
14.41
CA G2-1266 5-24-63 0900 W.I. 126.7 204 Sodium Sodium did not eject
14.42
CA G2-1267 5-25-63 0047 ! W.I. 121.7 196.7 Sodium Successful
14.43
GE 2-20-64 0722 FT. CH. 127 204 Aurol'a Successful
14.44
GE 2-29-64 0532 FT. CH. 127 204 Aurora Successful
14.45
AA 12-1-62 2320 Eglin 129 207 Sodium Failure of sodium
14.46
AA 12-3-62 2320 Eglin 118 188 Sodium Poor sodium trail
14.47
UA
14.48
UA
14.49
14.50
CA G2-1782 7-15-64 0409 W.I. 120 192.5 Sodium Successful
14,51
CA G2-1783 7-15-64 : 0805 W.I. 118.7 190 Sodium Successful
14.52
CA (32-1784 7-15-64 : 0906 W.I. 119 191.5 Sodium Successful
14.53
CA G2-208211-10-641 2228 W.I. 122.6 197.1 Sodium Successful
14.54
DA 8-28-64 0215 WSMR 30.1 48.5 Air Sampling Second stage l)roke u I)
14.55
DA 8-6-64 2329 Sweden 77.2 124.1 Air Saml)ling Partial-No re('overy
58
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Nike Apache 14.--
Rocket Number Peak Altitude

Time
Date Range Result
Z Experiment
GSFC Range _It.
Mi. km
14.56 DA 8-12-64 0045 Sweden 75.5 121.4 Air Sampling Successful

14.57 DA 8-16-64 0053 Sweden 74.3 119.3 Air Sampling Successful
14.58 DA 8-17-64 0029 Sweden 77.1 124 Air Sampling Successful
14.59
14.60 UE G2-2021 12-7-64 1755 W.I. 90 145 Particles & Fields Telemetry failure
14.61 UE G2-2022 2-3-64 1808 W.I. 87.7 141.1 Particles & Fields Successful
14.62 UA 3-18-65 2043 W.I. 98.2 158 Atmosph. Comp PartiallySuccessful
14.63 UA GS2-1825 4-9-65 2026 SHIP NA NA PITOT Successful
14.66 UA
14.67 UA
14.68 GI Brazil
14.69 GI Brazil
14.70GE _$2-1838 3-29-65 1547 SHIP NA NA Geomagnetism Successful
14.71 CM 32-2262 6-23-65 0159 W.I. 126.7 203.86 Sodium Successful
14.72 CM Z,2-2263 6-23-65 0103 W.I. I18.4 190.5 Sodium Successful
14.73 CM 32-2264 6-23-65 0847 W.I. 121.6 195.7 Sodium Successful
14.74 CM 32-2265 6-23-65 0852 W.I. 88.8 142.9 TMA Successful
14.75 GR 32-2201 9-10-65 2358 W.I. 106.1 170.7 Radio Physics Successful
14.76 UA
14.77 UA
14.78 UA
14.79 UE 1-25-64 0514 India 102 164 Successful
Electrojet
14.80 UE 1-27-64 0430 India 102 164 Electrojet Successful
14.83 UE KS2-1831 3-10-65 1600 SHIP NA NA Electrojet Successful
14.84 UE KS2-1832 3-12-65 1600 SHIP 100.9 162.3 Electrojet Successful
14.85 UE KS2-1833 3-9-65 1625 SHIP NA NA Electrojet Successful
14.86 CI G2-1200 2-27-63 1930 W.I. 94.3 151.3 Electron Density Successful
14.87 CI G2-1201 3-28-63 2006 W.I. 100.1 162 Successful
Electron Density
14.88 CI 7-14-63 2103 FT. CH. 107.5 173 Electron Density Successful
:14.89 CI 7-20-63 2000 FT_CH. Electron Density Solar Nike exploded
Eclipse
14.90 CI 7-20-63 2030 FT. CH. Electron Density Solar Nike exploded
', Eclipse
14.91 CI 7-20-63 2103 FT. CH. 123 198 I Electron Density Solar Successful
I Eclipse
14.92 CI 7-20-63 2113 FT. CH. 127 201 Successful
I Electron Density Solar
Eclipse
14.93 CI 7-20-63 2140 FT. CH. 127 201 Successful
Electron Density Solar
I Eclipse
14.94 CI 7-20-63 2210 FT. CH. 120 193 Electron Density Solar Successful
Eclipse
14.95 UA 5R67 2-19-65 0917 FT. CH. 116.2 187 Massenfilter Successful
14.96 UA
14.97 UA
14.98 UA KS2-1844 3-11-65 0935 SHIP NA NA i Massenfilter Successful
14.99 UA KS2-1845 3-II-65 2007 SHIP NA NA I Massenfilter Successful
14.100UA KS2-1803 4-15-65 1802 SHIP NA NA Failure
i Massenfilter
14.101UA KS2-1804 4-13-65 1906 SHIP NA NA Massenfilter Successful
14.102NA G2-1400 I0-9-63 2314 W.I. 98 157.5 Artificial Comet Successful
14.103 NA G2-1401 I0-i0-63 2313 W.I. 97.3 156.5 Artificial Comet Successful
14.104 DI 524 II-5-64 2038 FT. CH. Ionospheric Studios Successful
14.105 DI 527 11-7-64 0512 FT.CH. 83 134 Ionospheric Studies Successful
14.106 CA G2-1559 1-15-64 2240 W.I. 70.1 112.8 Sodiurn
14.107 GI G2-1174 3-8-63 1930 W.I. 96.7 155.3 I Electron Density
14.108 GI G2-1175 4-9-63 2028 W.I. 101 162.5 i Electron Density
14.I09GI Successful
59
NASASOUNDING
ROCKET
FIRINGS NikeApache 14.--
Rocket Numbers Peak

GSFC Range Z
14.110CA G2-1261 5-8-63 1723 Mass Spectrometer Partial experiment

10-31-63 2117 Environmental Test Successful
14.111GT G2-1281
11-11-64 2227 Sodium Successful
14.112 CA G2-2083
11-12-64 1056 Sodium S-Sodium failed to
14.113 CA G2-2084
burn properly
14.114 CA ;$2-1900
14.115 CA ;$2-1901 11-11-64 2224 Sodium Successful
14.116 CA ;$2-1902 11-12-64 1053 Sodium Successful
14.117 GI ;2-2071 ! 11-23-64 1707 Electron Density Successful
3-24-64 0422 Aurora Successful
14.118GE
14.119 GE
3-25-64 0324 Aurora Telemetry failure
14.120GE
14.121 UE 4-II-64 0629 Aurora Successful
14.122 UE 4-15-64 0639 Aurora Successful
14.124UE
14.125 CA G2-1557 1-16-64 0500 Sodium Successful
14.126 CA G2-1558 1-16-64 1134 Sodium Successful
14.127GI G2-1358 7-16-64 1622 Radio Physics Successful
14.128IA 11-21-63 1255 Sodium Successful
14.129 IA 1-8-64 1315 Sodium Successful
14.130IA
I1-6-64 0008 Sodium Successful
14.131 IA
4-I-65 0207 Airglow Successful
14.132NA G2-2194
14.133 NA G2-2195 8-19-65 0140 Airglow Partially Successful
1422 Sodium Failure of sodium
14.134IA Rehbar IV 4-9-64
14.135IA II-30-64 1311 Sodium Successful
12-I-64 0120 Sodium Successful
14.136 IA
14.137 IA 5-20-63 Sodium Successful
14.140DA
14.141 DA
1-7-65 0350 Airglow Successful
14.142 NA G2-1186
4-16-64 2105 Electron Density-IQSY Successful
14.143UI G2-1645
14.144 UI G2-1646
14.145UI G2-1647
14.146 UI G2-1648
14.147UI G2-1649 II-I0-64 1107 Electron Density-IQSY Successful
11-19-64 2202 Electron I_msity-IQSY Successful
14.148UI GS2-1906
II-19-64 2020 Electron Density-IQSY Successful
14.149UI G2-341
1-15-64 0231 Aurora Rocket alt. low
14.150 UE G2-1556
14.151 UE
14.153 UE
14.154 UE G2-1660
6-I0-64 1510 Geomagnetism Successful
14.155 GE G2-1591
14.156GE G2-1592 6-25-64 1457 Geomagnetism Successful
14.157 GE G2-1593 6-26-64 0052 Geomagnetism Successful
14.158 GE G2-1594 I0-7-64 2319 Geomagnetism Second stage did not
ignite
14.159 GE G2-1595 1034 Geomagnetism Successful
14.160GE GS2-1914 1535 Geomagnetism Successful
14.161GE
14.162GE
14.163GE
14.164GE
14.165GE
14.166GE
14.167 GE
6O
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Nike Apache 14.--
RocketNumbers Time
Peak Altitude
14.168
GE
14.169
GE
14.170GE
14.171
GEGS2-18063-16-65 1614 SHIP NA NA Geomagnetism Successful
14.172
14.173
14.174
GEGS2-18093-24-65 1624 SHIP NA NA Ionospheres Successful
14.175
14.176
14.177
GI GS2-18123-16-65 1651 SHIP NA NA Ionospheric Studies Successful
14.178GIGS2-18133-18-65 0641 SHIP NA NA Ionospheric Studies Successful
14.179
14.180
14.181
14.182GIGS2-18113-27-65 0300 SHIP NA NA Ionospheric Studies Successful
14.183
UE
14.184
UE KS2-1835 4-5-65 1945 SHIP NA NA Neutron Experiment Successful
14.185 UE KS2-1836 4-2-65 1321 SHIP NA NA Neutron Experiment Successful
14.186 UE KS2-1837 4-13-65 1710 SHIP NA NA Neutron Experiment Partially Successful
14.187 UE SHIP
14.188 GE
14.189 GE
14.190GE
14.191 GE
14.192 GE
14.193 GE
14.194 CA G2-2019 10-8-64 1023 W.I° 99 159 Sodium & Langmuir Successful
probe
14.195CA G2-2020 10-7-64 2304 W.L 106.8 172 TMA & Langmuir probe Successful
14.196 CA 2-28-65 0021 FT. CH. I05.5 200 TMA & Langmuir probe Successful
14.197 CA 11-1-64 0600 FT. CH. Sodium & Langmuir Successful
probe
14.198 CA 2-28-65 0330 FT. CH. TMA Failure
14.199 CA 2-28-65 0600 FT. CH. - 6.7 TMA Failure
14.200CA 2-28-65 1211 FT. CH. 34.1 54.9 TMA Failure
14.201 CI_ G2-2306 6-23-65 0400 W.I. 102.2 164.4 TMA and DC Probe Successful
14.202 CA FT. CH.
14.203 CA FT. CH.
14.2041A 11-9-64 1254 India 119.5 192 Sodium Successful
14.205 IA 11-10-64 0005 India 119.5 192 Sodium Successful
14.206 IA India
14.207 UE 5R156 4-3-65 0638 FT. CH. 127.2 204.7 Auroral "_-
g_r "_'-_
tlt_t_=_ _dccessfu!
14.208 UE FT. CH.
14.209 GI 12-16-64 1457 WSMR 121 194.6 Electron Density Successful
14.210DI G2-2350 8-24-65 2159 W.I. 100.8 162 Airglow Failure
14.211 IA Pakistan
14.212 IA Pakistan
14.213 UA G2-2348 9-1-65 1117 W.I. 93.3 150 Ionospheres Successful
14.214 UA G2-2349 9-3-65 0517 W.I. 95.3 153.1 Ionospheres Failure
14.215AI G2-2261 6-18-65 1756 W.I. 116 186.5 Ionospheres Successful
14.216AI W.I.
14.217 AI W.I.
14.218 GE FT. CH.
14.219 GE FT. CH.
14.220GE FT. CH.
14.221 GE FT. CH.
14.222 GE FT. CH.
14.223GE FT. CH.
14.224IA 9-18-65 2202 Surinam 127 205 Sodium Successful
14.225 IA 9-21-65 2200 Surinam 127 205 Sodium Successful
61
NASASOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Nike Apache 14.--

Time
Z
14.226 IA 9-24-65 NA NA Sodium Successful

14.227 IA 9-27-65 NA NA Sodium Successful
14.228 UI KS2-1817 3-20-65 108.1 171 IQSY Studies Successful
14.229 UI KS2-1818 3-23-65 NA NA IQSY Studies Failure
14.230 UI KS2-1819 4-5-65 NA NA IQSY Studies Successful
14.231 UI KS2-1820 4-9-65 NA NA IQSY Studies Successful
14.232 UI KS2-1821 4-12-65 116 186 IQSY Studies Successful
14.233UA KS2-1907 11-17-64 136.3 219 Falling Sphere Successful
14.234UE 9-16-65 17 27.4 Particles & Fields Failure
14.235 UE 9-17-65 100 160 Particles & Fields Successful
14.236 UE 9-20-65 91 146 Particles & Fields Successful
14.237 UE 9-20-65 14.8 23.8 Particles & Fields Failure
114.238 UE
14,239 UE
14.240UE
14.241 UE
14.242 UE
14.243 UE
14.244UI G2-2370 9-15-65 111.9 180 Ionosphere s Successful
14.245 UI G2-2259 6-14-65 108.8 175 Ionospheres Successful
14.246UI G2-2260 6-17-65 109.5 176.8 IQSY Studies Successful
14.247 UI
14.248 UI
14.249
14.250
14.251
14.252
14.253H 3-1-65
14.254 II 3-3-65
14.255 NA 4-23-65 90.1 145 Chemiluminesc. Cloud Successful
62
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Arcas 15.--
Rocket Numbers Peak ARitude

Time
GSFC Range Z St. Mi. km
15.01 GI 3-15-65 0620 Norway 47.8 77 Ionospheres Successful

15.02 GI 3-21-65 0645 Norway 47.2 76 Ionospheres Successful
15.03 II 3-1-65 Norway Ionospheres Successful
15.04 II 3-3-65 Norway Ionospheres Successful
15.05 GI KIWI-2 5-30-65 1900 N.Z. 54.7 88 Ionospheres Successful
15.06GI KIWI-3 5-30-65 1920 N.Z. 54.7 88 Ionospheres Successful
15.07 GI KIWI- 4 5-30-65 1940 N.Z. 54.7 88 Ionospheres Successful
15.08 GI KIWI- 5 5-30-65 2000 N.Z. 54.7 88 Ionospheres Successful
15.09 GI KlWI- 6 5-30-65 2020 N.Z. 54.7 88 Ionospheres Successful
15.10GI KYW_I- 7 5-30-65 2100 N.Z. 54.7 88 Ionospheres Successful
15.11 GI
15.12 GI
15.13 GI
15.14GI
15.15 GI
15.16 GI
15.17 GI
15.18GI KIWI- 1 5-25-65 1959 N.Z. 54.7 88 Ionospheres Successful
63
NASASOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Astrobee 1500 16.--

Time
16.01 GT G2-1120 4-8-63 1126 W.I. 47.2 76 Flight performance test Vehicle broke up
16.02 GT G2-2012 10-21-64 1944 W.I. 1182 1900 Flight performance test Successful
16.03 GA- W.I.
GI
16.04 UA W.I.
64
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET FIRINGS Aerobee 350 17.--

Time
Z St. Mi. km
GSFC Range
17.01 GT G2-2258 6-18-65 2311 W.I. 232 374 Rocket Test Successful
17.02 GT W.I.
17.03 GT W.I.
17.04 GG W.I.
17.05 GG W.I.
........... L .....
65
ROCKET PERFORMANCE SHEETS
67
NASASOUNDING ROCKET SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada ROCKET: Aerobee Jr. 100
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 1.01 GI

Latitude 58.7 ON Date: 23 Nov. 1960
Longitude 93.8 °W Time: 1019:11 Z
INSTRUMENTING AGENCY
GSFC and Oklahoma State University
KEY PERSONNEL
E. C. Whipple, Jr., (GSFC), Scientist; C. R. Hamilton (GSFC), Project Manager; E. C.

Pressly (GSFC), Vehicle Manager; O. L. Cooper (OSU), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) Determine the nighttime electrical conductivity and ion density of the atmosphere from
20 to 90 km under quiet ionosphere conditions (no auroral activity) using two Gerdian
chambers located on the nosecone tip. (2) Same as daytime experiment in 1.02 GI.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Azimuth 120 °
(seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Elevation 80.8 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 40,2
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 159.4 56.7 st. mi.
Impact: Time 296.8 secs , Range 19.7 n.ml. , Azimuth 114 °
68
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 1.01 GI
Weight Center of Gravity Center of Gravity Length

(pounds) (inches) Reference (inches)
Payload 109.5
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 892.2 239
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1492 317
ROCKET-BORNE EQUIPMENT
Two Gerdian condensers mounted outside of nosecone; three Alphatron air-pressure gages;
magnetometer
Longitudinal accelerometer; propellent valve position transducer
PPM/AM DKT 7
S-band radar beacon DPN 41, two quadraloop antennas
Cutoff RCVR DRW 3, fin notch antenna
GROUND-BASED EQUIPMENT
Canadian ionosphere station

PPM/AM stations
Beacon and skin tracking radars, sonic tracking stations (SOTIM)
Cutoff XiviTR (54.5 Mc)
RESULTS
Telemetry normal. Rocket performance normal. Extra drag produced by payload configura-
tion. Radar data unusable for good evaluation of performance.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
69
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58.7°N Date: 27 Nov. 1960
Longitude 93.8°W Time: 1748:37 Z
GSFC and Oklahoma State University
KEY PERSONNEL
E. C. Whipple, Jr. (GSFC), Scientist; C. R. Hamilton (GSFC), Project Manager; E. C.

Pressly (GSFC), Vehicle Manager; O. L. Cooper (OSU), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Determine the daytime ion density and electrical conductivity of the atmosphere from 20 to
90 km under quiet ionosphere conditions by measuring the current-voltage characteristics
of two Gerdian condensers. Compare results with the nighttime experiment in 1.01 GI.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: Vertical Velocity
Time Altitude
Azimuth_ 110°
Elevation 81 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 38.5
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 155 52.8 st. mi
Impact: Time 279.7 secs , Range 19.79 n.mi. , Azimuth 114 °
7O

Payload 109.7
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 892.5 239
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1493 317
Two Gerdian condensers mounted outside of nosecone, three Alphatron air-pressure gages,
magnetometer
Longitudinal accelerometer; propellent valve position transducer
PPM/AM (DKT 7)
S-band radar beacon DPN 41, two quadraloop antennas
Canadian ionosphere station.

PPM/AM ground stations.
Beacon and skin tracking radars; sonic tracking stations (SOTIM).
Cutoff XMTR (54.5 Mc).
RESULTS
Telemetry normal. Sustainer burned out 2 seconds early. Extra drag produced by payload
configuration. Beacon and skin radar tracking was adequate for range safety but inadequate
for rocket performance evaluation.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
71
NASASOUNDING
ROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION

Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 1.03 GP
Latitude 58.7°N Date: 15 Sept. 1960
Longitude 93.8°W Time: 1809 Z
GSFC and Washington Technological Associates
KEY PERSONNEL
R. C. Baumann (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. J. Andryshak (WTA), Engineer; E. C. Pressly

(GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Photograph a vigorous synoptic weather situation with lots of clouds but some earth
background for photogrammelric control points. (2) Test 3 types of film for high altitude
weather photography. (3) Recover payload and evaluate recovery system. (4) Same
experiment in 1.05 GP.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: o
Azimuth 45 Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Elevation _ 87.2 ° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 39.0 70,660 3,512
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 145 47.08 st. mi.
Impact: Time , Range 7.8 n.mi. , Azimuth 77-78 °
72
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 1.03 GP

r .......
Payload 144.75 65.9 Nose tip 103
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 787 143
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1532 324
Two 70 mm aerial cameras, two aspect sensors

FM/FM (227.5 Mc), fin notch antenna.
DOVAP transponder (76.062 Mc), radar beacon DPN-19 (2907 Mc), four DOVAP and quadra-
loop antennas
Parachute, two smoke markers, SARAH beacon (243 Mc)
FM/FM stations
Four DOVAP stations (38.031 Mc), beacon (2860 Mc),and skin tracking (2895 Mc) radars
Recovery craft with SARAH RCVR
Cutoff XMTR (54.5 Mc)
RESULTS
Complete data recovery. Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking with DOVAP;
212 secs of DOVAP position and velocity tabulated data. Nosecone with cameras recovered
intact.
REPORTS
Noreportsissued.
73
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada ROCKET: Aerobee I00
Latitude 58.7°N Date: 17 May 1961
KEY PERSONNEL
H. E. Evans (GSFC), Experimenter; R. C. Baumann (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. J.

Andryshak (WTA), AMPP Liaison Officer
EXPERIMENT
(1) To obtain high altitude photographs of various cloud formations with a snow and ice
underlay. (2) To determine effectiveness of a polaroid filter in helping to distinguish the
clouds from the snow and ice. (3) To record high altitude radiation.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth___ 143°
E levat ion 84.9 o
Stage 1 Burnout 2.5 5000-6000 1000

Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 41 64125 3462
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 47.5 st. mi.
Impact: Time 316 secs , Range 24.7 n.mi. , Azimuth 147 °
74
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 1.04 GP

Payload 143
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2 523
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1342.7 321.93
Telemetry FM/FM (227.5 Mc), range safety AN/DRW-3 cutoff receiver, BeaconAN/DPN-19
Two 70 mm aerial cameras, two aspect sensors, SARAH beacon
Payload separation mechanism, recovery parachute, smoke markers
Telemetry ground station, cutoff transmitter

Tracking radars MPQ-18, MPQ-12 (2), sound ranging network
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. The separation device that separates the sustainer
from the payload did not function. This prevented parachute deployment and the rocket and
payload fell as one unit. Some film was found and a few pictures were recovered. Telemetry
data was good. Radar tracking was poor.
REPORTS
Reference P- 1.
75
NASA SOUNDING ROCKET SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 58.7 °N Date: 24 Sept. 1960
1813 Z
Longitude 93.8 °W Time:
KEY PERSONNEL
R. C. Baumann (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. J. Andryshak (WTA), Engineer; E. C. Pressly

EXPERIMENT
(1) Photograph a vigorous synoptic weather situation with lots of clouds but some earth
background for photogrammetric control points. (2) Test 3 types of film for high altitude
weather photography. (3) Recover payload and evaluate recovery system. (4) Same experi-
ment in 1.03 GP.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: 45 ° Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth
Elevation_ 85-5 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 3531
Burnout 40.5 70,636
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 147 47.43 st. mi.
Impact: Time , Range 9.6 n.mi. , Azimuth 90°
76

Payload 145 65 Nose Tip 103
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 787 143
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1532 324
Two 70 mm aerial cameras, two aspect sensors.

FM/FM (227.5 Mc), fin notch antenna.
DOVAP transponder (76.062 Mc), radar beacon DPN 19 (2907 Mc), four DOVAP and quadra-
loop antennas
Parachute, two smoke markers, SARAH beacon (243 Mc)
FM/FM stations.
Four DOVAP stations (38.031 Mc), MPQ 12 (2860 Mc), beacon and MPQ 18 (2810 Mc) skin
tracking radars
Recovery craft with SARAH RCVR
RESULTS
Complete data recovery. Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking to impact;

192 secs of DOVAP position and velocity tabulated data. Nosecone recovered but damaged
at impact, parachute lost above 9000 feet altitude.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
77
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada ROCKET: Aerobee 100
KEY PERSONNEL
H. E. Evans (GSFC), Experimenter; R. C. Baumann (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. J.

Andryshak (WTA), AMPP Liaison Officer
EXPERIMENT
(1) To obtain high altitude photographs of various cloud formations with a snow and ice
underlay. (2) To determine effectiveness of a polaroid filter in helping to distinguish the
clouds from the snow and ice. (3) To record high altitude radiation.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Azimuth 158 °
Elevation_ 82.1 _ (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 2.5 5000-6000 (est) 1000 (est)

Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 41 75,000 3311
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 151 14.2 st. mi.
Impact: Time 286 secs , Range 24 n.mi. , Azimuth 156 °
78

Payload
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total
Telemetry FM/FM (227.5 Mc), AN/DRW-3 cutoff receiver.

Beacon AN/DPN-19, two GSFC nuclear emulsion packages.
Two 70 mm aerial cameras, two aspect sensors, SARAH beacon.
Payload separation mechanism, recovery parachute.
FM ground station,cutoff transmitter.

Tracking radars MPQ-18, MPQ-12 (2)
Sound ranging network: SOTIM
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Rocket tipped up to wind but failed to follow predicted
flight path. Telemetry good. Radar did not track. Payload separation was clean. Cameras
and emulsion packages were recovered and high quality pictures were obtained.
RE PORT S
Reference P- i.
79
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 1.07 GA
Latitude 58.7°N Date: 17 Oct. 1961
INST RUMENTING AGENCY
GSFC and Varian Associates
KEY PERSONNEL
Frank Martin (GSFC), Project Scientist; Steve Derdyn (GSFC) Project Scientist; Jon R.
Busse (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Launch and recover a VAC-SORB pump and two nuclear emulsion packs. AN/DPN-41 track-
ing radar beacon and Aerobee recovery pack.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth__ 154°
Elevation 80.4 °
Stage 1 Burnout 2.5 900 NA

Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 40 70,000 NA
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 140 40.5 st.mi.
Impact: Time NA , Range 28,9 n,mi. , Azimuth 145 °
8O
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 1.07 GA

Payload 202 77.4 Nose Tip 117- 5/8
Extensions
Stage I 600 NA NA NA
Stage 2 247.5 68.75 Front Fl. 143
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 449.5 140.3 265.75
Varian VAC-SORB pump, two nuclear emulsion packs

Tempilaq-temp. sensitive paint on nosecone
Tracking beacon DPN-41, aerojet land recovery pack with SARAH beacon (24.3 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ-18 --transmit (2850 Mc), receive (2930 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ-12 --transmit (2800 Me), receive (2830 Mc)
Recovery helicopter with SARAH receiver
Sound ranging network
RESULTS
Rocket performance below prediction. Adequate radar tracking. All miscellaneous

instrumentation worked as predicted. VAC-SORB pump operates satisfactorily.
REPORTS
No reports published.
81
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 58.7 ° N Date: 23 Sept. 1961
Longitude 93.8 °W Time: 1827 Z
Varian Associates
KEY PERSONNEL
Frank T. Martin (GSFC), Project Manager; Dr. R. Jepsen (Varian), Sr. Experimenter;
K. P. Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Coordinator
EXPERIMENT
To obtain an air sample above 150,000 feet for analysis to determine argon-nitrogen ratio
and carbon dioxide content.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: Altitude Vertical Velocity
Time
Azimuth 124 °
Elevation 81 °
2.5 1000 9OO

Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 4O 74,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 145 48.5 st. mi.
Impact: Time 316 secs , Range 26.9 n.ml. , Azimuth 122 °
82

Payload 148.5
Extensions
Stage 1 600
Stage 2 260 dry
Stage 3
Stage 4
408.5
Total 246
less booster
Tracking beacon AN/DPN-41

SARAH equipped land recovery unit
VAC-SORB pump
Radar and beacon tracking

RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking with AN/DPN-41. Rocket borne Vac-
Sorb pump performed as planned.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
83
IDENTIFICATION
ROCKET: Aerobee 100
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada
Latitude 58.7 o N Date: 30 Sept. 1961
2042 Z
Varian Associates
KEY PERSONNEL
Frank T. Martin (GSFC), Project Manager; Dr. R. Jepsen (Varian), Sr. Experimenter;
K. P. Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Coordinator
EXPERIMENT
To obtain an air sample above 150,000 feet for analysis to determine argon-nitrogen ratio
and carbon dioxide content.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth_ 145°
Elevation 83.6°
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Impact: Time NA , Range NA , Azimuth NA
84

Payload 145 108
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
849 251.5
Total w/o booster w/o booster
Varian Vac-Sorb pump
Tracking Beacon: 2895 (transmit), 2850 (receive)
Sea recovery package including Strobe light, SARAH beacon
• Flotation gear, dye marker and parachute
Separation device
Tracking radar (2850 Mc)

RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar track good. Beacon track from launch to impact.
SARAH beacon worked. Rocket borne Vac-Sorb pump performed as planned.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
85
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 58,7°N Date: 15 Oct. 1961
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 1205
Elevation ....
Stage 1 Burnout 2.5 9OO

Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 4O 72:000
Ignition
St a_,e 3
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Impact: Time 1170 secs , Range 24.5 n.ml. , Azimuth
86

Payload 171.5 72.9 Nose Tip 123- 5/8
[ Extensions
Stage 1 600 -- -- --
Stage 2 247 68.75 Front Flange 143
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 418.3 146.6 271.75

Tracking beacon DPN-41, Aerojet land recovery pack with SARAH beacon (24.3 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ-18- transmit (2850 Mc), receive (2930 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ- 12 -- transmit (2800 Mc), receive (2830 Mc)
auu.u ranging nctwork
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete radar tracking. All instrumentation worked

except SARAH beacon. Payload was recovered. However, air sampling may not have
occurred.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
87
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 1,11 GA
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPEI_IMENT
ing radar beacon and Aerobee recovery pa(k.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launchcr Settin :
Azimuth ..... __2__23___
Elevation 86.1
Stage 1 Burnout 2.5 900 950

Ignition
Stage 2 40 3600
Burnout 70,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Impact: Time 960 sees , Range 18.8 n.mi. , Azimuth 170 °
88

Payload 199 77.63 117.75

Nose Tip
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 446 143.68 265.25

Tracking beacon DPN-41, Aerojet land recovery pack with SARAH beacon (24.3 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ-18 -- transmit (2850 Mc), receive (2930 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ- 12 -- transmit (2800 Mc), receive (2830 Mc)
Sound .... ,_,-,_ ,_-twn_-k
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar tracking adequate. SARAH beacon not operating.
Payload was recovered. All experiments worked.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
89
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58,7°N Date: 5 Nov. 1961
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 150
Elevation ....

Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 4O 70,000 360O
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Impact: Time -- , Range 27.8 n.mi. , Azimuth 150 °
9O

Payload 177.5 78.9 Nose Tip 117.75
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 428 145 265.25

Tracking beacon DPN-41,Aerojet land recovery pack with SARAH beacon (24.3 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ- 18 --transmit (2850 Mc), receive (2930 Mc)
Radar beacon track AN/MPQ-12 --transmit (2800 Mc), receive (2830 Mc)
u,aims** b *.........
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar tracking adequate. Beacon tracking poor.

SARAH performance excellent. Payload recovered. All experiments worked.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
91
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Arcon
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 2.01 GT

Latitude ..... 37,8°N Date: 14 May 1959
Wallops No. G2-1
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Performance test of vehicle.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Lauucher Setting: Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Azimuth
Elevation__
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak
Impact: Time , Range , Azimuth
9
92
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 2.01 GT

Payload
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total
Chamber pressure gage, angle of attack gages, accelerometers, temperature gages, pressure
integrity gages, magnetometer, photocell
FM/FM telemetry (219.45 Mc), AN/DPN-19 transponder, two quadraloop antennas
FM/FM ground station

Radar tracking- FPS-16, MOD II
RESULTS
REPORTS
No reportsissued.
93
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _De_tlevel NASA No.: 2,02 GT

Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 15 May 1959
Longitude 75.5 ° W Time:
Wallops No. G2-2
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth _ _
E 1ev at ion
Stage l Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak
94

Payload
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total

Radar tracking -- FPS-16, MOD II
RESULTS
REPORTS
No reports issued.
95
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation z Sealevel NASA No.: 2.03 GT

Latitude 37.8 °N Date: 15 May 1959
Wallops No. G2-3
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak
Impact: Time , /L%nge , Azimuth
q
96

Payload
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
L
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total

Radar tracking- FPS-16, MOD II
RESULTS
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
97
IDENTIFICATION
2.04 GT
Elevation _.Sealevel NASA No.:
Latitude 37.8 oN Date: 7 Aug. 1959
Wallops No. G2-88
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth__
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 31 55241 437.7
Stage 2 Burnout
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
98

Payload 16.9
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 231 160
None
FPS-16 radar tracking
RESULTS
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
99
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude _7.8 oN Date: 7 Aug. 1959
Wallops No. G2-90
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth _
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 34 67767 4338
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak I01 30.8 st.mi.
100

Payload 16.9
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 231 160
None
RESULTS
REPORTS
No reportsissued.
101
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _Sealevel NASA No.: 2,06 GT

Latitude 37.8°N Date: 7 Aug. 1959
Wallops No. G2-89
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
Performance test of vehicle
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth
Elevation
__ Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 38 74162 4420
Stage 2
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
102

Payload 16.9
Extensions
Stage 1
St a_,_e 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 231 160

I
None
RESULTS
REPORTS
No reports issued.
103
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Nike ASp
3.01 GS
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.:
Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 1 March 1960
2211 Z
Wallops No. G2-206
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
K. L. Hallam (GSFC), Scientist; W. A. White (GSFC), Project Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure the absolute intensity of solar radiation in the following wavelength bands: (a)
1100 to 1350A°: (b) 1230 to 1350A°; (c) 1 to 8A ° using 6 ionization chambers and 2 Geiger-
Mueller counters. (2) Checkout payload instrumentation package and nosecone ejection
system.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth__ 110°
E levation 70 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 NA NA
Burnout 31.6
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 190 132 st.mi.
104
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 3.01 GS

Payload 48 18.06 P1 Base 68
Extensions
Stage 1 1344 151
Stage 2 218 52.6 Top of Asp III
Stage 3
SLage 4
Total 1610 330
Six ion chambers, two photon counters, two aspect system photodiodes, two skin temperature
sensors, two logrithmic pulse ratemeters.
FM/FM (244.2 Me), four antennas 45 ° sweep
FM/FM stations
Radars (skin)
RESULTS
Solar radiation experiment didn't function due to failure of nosecone to eject, possibly due to
squib or battery defect or to jamming by heat expansion. Telemetry operated satisfactorily.
Rocket vehicle performance satisfactory, peak altitude slightly low.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
105
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Nike Asp
Elevation _Sealevel NASA No.: 3.02 GS

Latitude 37.8 ° ]N Date: 3 March 1960
Longitude 75.5 °w Time: 2250 Z
Wallops No. G2-211
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure absolute intensity of solar radiation in the following wavelength bands: (a) 1100
to 1350A°; (b) 1230 to 1350A°; (c) 1 to 8A ° using 6 ionization chambers and 2 Geiger-Mueller
counters. (2) Checkout payload instrumentation package and modified nosecone ejection
system.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 110 °
Elevation_ 79 ° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 26 NA NA
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 230 _ 5 132 st.mi.
106

Payload 48 18.06 Base 68
Extensions
Stage 1 1344 151
Stage 2 218 52.6 Tip 111
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1610 330
sensors, two logrithmic pulse ratemeters
FM/FM (244.2 Mc), four antennas 45 ° sweep
FM/FM stations
Radars (skin)
RESULTS
Solar radiation experiment didn't function due to failure of nosecone to eject. Nosecone was
modified to prevent jamming by heat expansion. Telemetry indicated small voltage pulse was
applied to NC squibs but its not certain squibs fired. Telemetry operated satisfactorily up to
splash. Rocket vehicle performance satisfactory, peak altitude slightly low.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
107
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 3,03 GS

Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 27 April 1960
2156 Z
Longitude 75.5 oW Time:
Wallops No. G2-212
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
to 1350 A °, (b) 1225 to 1235 A °, (c) 1230 to 1350 A°; (d) 1 to 8 A ° using 6 ionization chambers
and 2 Geiger-Mueller counters. (2) Checkout payload instrumentation package and modified
nosecone ejection system.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azinmth .... 110_
Elevation 83 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 18 (Asp broke up) 40;000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 15.2 st. mi.
Impact: Time 283 secs , Range , Azimuth
108

Payload 48 18.06 PI base 68
Extensions
Stage 1 1344 151
St:_ge2 218 52.6 Top of Asp 111
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1610 330
sensors, two logrithmic pulse ratemeters.
FM/FM (242 Me), four antennas 45 ° sweep
FM/FM stations
Radars (skin)
RESULTS
Solar radiation experiment didn't function due to failure of the nosecone to eject. Failure
may have been caused by Asp break up. Telemetry was satisfactory. Payload wasn't
demolished and telemetry signals were received up to splash. Asp broke up 3 seconds
after it ignited. Radar tracking saw pieces and tracked major target.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
109
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 3.04 GS

Latitude 37,8 ° N Date: 25 May 1960
2200 Z
Longitude 7 5.5°W Time:
Wallops No. G2-279
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
to 1350A°; (b) 1225 to 1235A°; (c) 1230 to 1350A°; (d) 1 to 8A ° using 6 ionization chambers
and 2 Geiger-Mueller counters. (2) Checkout modified nosecone ejection system.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth__ 110 °
Elevation 83°
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 121 (Asp broke up)
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 15.2 st.mi.
Impact: Time _.:280 secs , Range , Azimuth
110

Payload 46.8 18-1/16 Pl base 68
Extensions
Stage 1 1345.2 151
Stage 2 218 52-3/5 Top of Asp iii
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1610 330
sensors, two logrithmic pulse ratemeters
FM/FM (235 Mc), four antennas 45 ° sweep
FM/FM stations
Radars (skin)
RESULTS
Solar radiation experiment didn't function due to failure of the nosecone to eject. Telemetry
operated satisfactorily. Asp broke up 3 seconds after it ignited. Radar tracking saw
pieces and tracked major target.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
Iii
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 3.05 CA
Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 19 April 1960
Wallops No. G2-338
Geophysics Corp. of America
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. R. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist; J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Project Scientist;

M. Dubin (NASA), Scientist, J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of winds and diffusivity in the region of 80 to 200 km. The series investigated
the effects of longitude by coordinated firings from Sardinia during the same period. Diurnal
effects were investigated by firings during successive twilight periods.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher _etting:
Azimuth 116 ° Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Elevation 77 ° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 3.5 8000 (est) 2800 (est)

Ignition 25.5 47,000 1600
Stage 2
Burnout 29.6 64,802 5948
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 207 104 st.mi.
112
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 3.05 CA

Payload 87 65.4
Extensions
Stage I 1333.4 76.2 NEP 151
Stage 2 311 72.3 NEP 176.8
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1644.4 327
Sodium-aluminum thermite and iron oxide
Radar tracking-- FPS-16, 584, MOD II

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill,Dam Neck, Va., Wallops Island
RESULTS
Rocket performance excellent. Good radar tracking. Photographic coverage, clear 2 sites,
partial 1 site, cloudy 1 site. Good data obtained.
REPORTS
See References A-l, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-9.
113
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation zSealevel NASA No.: 3.06 CA

Latitude 37.8 vN Date: 21 April 1961
Wallops No. G2-572
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. R. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist;J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Project Scientist;

M. Dubin (NASA), Scientist,J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth__ 110 °
Elevation 79°

Ignition 23 46,800 1800
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 213 112 st.mi.
114
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 3.06 CA

Payload 87.5 65.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1354.2 76-1/4 NEP 151
Stage 2 309.5 72-1/8 NEP 176-3/4
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1663.7 327

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck, Va., Wallops Island
RESULTS
Rocket performance excellent. Good radar tracking. Sodium was ejected from 50 to 112
miles. All camera sites clear. Good data was obtained.
RE PORT S
115
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37,8 ° N Date: 21 April 1961
Longitude 75.5 o W Time: 0934 Z
Wallops No. G2-573
KEY PERSONNEL

M. Dubin (NASA), Scientist; J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 111 °
E levation 79 o
Stage I Burnout
Ignition ASP failed to ignite.
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak
116

Payload 88 65.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1353 76-3/16 NEP 151
Stage 2 310.5 72-1/4 NEP 176-3/4
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1663.5 327

RESULTS
Asp failed to ignite. No data was obtained.
REPORTS
Experiment was a failure and no reports were published.
117
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _Se_level NASA No.: 3.08 CA
Latitude 37.8°N Date: 21 April 1961
Longitude 75, 5°W Time: 0939 Z
Wallops No. G2-574
KEY PERSONNEL

M. Dubin (NASA), Scientist,J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Iii ° Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Azimuth
79 ° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
E lev at ion

Ignition 26 48,000 1200
Stage 2
Burnout 3201 679,888 5622
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 208 103.1 st.mi.
118

Payload 87 65.4
E_ensions
Stage 1 1351.9 76-3/16 NEP 151
Stage 2 309 72 NEP 176-7/8
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1660 327

RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar tracking good. Sodium vapor was ejected from
50 to 102 miles. All camera sites were clear and good data was obtained.
REPORTS
119
L
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _Sealevel NASA No.: 3.09 CA

1002 Z
Longitude 75.5°W Time:
Wallops No. G2-575
KEY PERSONNEL

EXPERIMENT
Measurement of winds and diffusivity in region of 80 to 200 km by observation of a trail of

sodium vapor ejected from the rocket.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth_ 122 °
Elevation 78 °
Burnout 5000 (est) 3200 (est)

Stage 1
Ignition Failed to ignite.
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak
120

Payload 8O 65.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1346.6 76-3/4 NEP 151

110.6
St:tge 2 303 70-3/4 NEP w/o payload
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1649.6 327

RESULTS
Second stage failed to ignite. Sodium was ejected but due to low altitude, no data was
obtained.
RE PORT S
Experiment was a failure and no reports were published.
121
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada ROCKET: Nike Asp
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 3.10 UI
Latitude 58,7°N Date: 16 March 1960
University of Michigan
KEY PERSONNEL
Mr. Spencer (U. of M.), Chief Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Ionospheric studies.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak
9
122
I'tOCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 3.10 UI

Payload
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total
RESULTS
Failure. Second stage broke on lift off. Launcher tore loose from pad.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
123
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 18 Feb. 1963
Wallops No. G2-218
INST RUMENTING AGENCY
KEY PERSONNEL

W. S. Smith (GSFC), Project Scientist; W. Phillips (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measure atmosphere winds and diffusion by photographing sodium vapor trail.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 109°
Elevation 83 o
Stage 1 Burnout 3.5 5300 322O

Ignition 22 45,000 1800
Stage 2 Burnout Did not ignite,
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 72 15.7 st.mi.
Impact: Time 147 secs , Range 8.6 n.mi. , Azimuth 110°
124

Payload
Extensions
Stage 1 1352.4 76 NEP
Stage 2 306.5 70.875 NEP 14'-7.625
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1658.9 NA NA
I
Sodium, thermite and lithium
Radar FPS-16, MOD If,584, SPANDAR

Camera sites at Wallops Sta., Dover A.F. Base, Andrews A.F. Base, Camp A. P. Hill,
Dam Neck Station.
RESULTS
Second stage apparently exploded shortly after ignition.
REPORTS
Experiment was a failure. No reports published.
125
IDENTIFICATION

Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 3.12 CI
Longitude 75.5°W Time: 1740;37 Z
Wallops No. G2-222
KEY PERSONNEL
L. G. Smith (GCA), Scientist; R. E. Bourdeau (GSFC), Project Manager; C. R. Hamilton

(GSFC), Coordinator
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure electron temperature and density by the Langmuir double probe technique.
(2) Secondary objective is to determine effect of telemetering transmitter on electron density
and temperature near the rocket.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Elevation 80.3 o (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 25,6 (Asp broke up] 4700
56,030
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
St,_e 4
Burnout
Between 60 and
Peak
70 st.mi.
Impact: Time 323 secs , Range 4,1 n,mi, Azimuth 102 °
126
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 3.12 CI

Payload 59 16-3/16 From aft end 60
Extensions
Stage 1 1333 76-9/16 Nozzle exit 134-1/2
St_%__e2 223.5 51- 5/8 Nozzle exit 111
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1669 324
Nose electrode, side electrode, aspect sensors

FM/FM (230.4 Mc), two opposed radial antennas
FM/FM stations
584 and MOD II radars (skin),cameras
RESULTS
Telemetry was satisfactory. After Asp broke up telemetry continued to function, with payload
rolling, until impact at 323 seconds. Asp broke up 3.4 seconds after it ignited. Radar track-
ing was adequate; saw pieces. No experimental data obtained.
REPORTS
Experiment was a failure. No reports issued.
127
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 3 7.8 o N Date: 17 Aug. 1959
Longitude 7 5.5°W Time: 0918 Z
Wallops No. G2-119
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. R. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist; J. B. Bedinger (GCA), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Measure atmospheric winds and diffusion by photographing sodium vapor trail.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth
Elevation 80° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 148 st.mi.
128

Payload 76 60.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1333.5 151
Stage 2 218.5 106.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1628 317.7
2.2 kg sodium, 6.6 kg thermite, pellets of lithium and potassium
Radar tracking FPS-16 radar

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck Naval Sta., and
Wallops Island
RESULTS
Rocket performance was good.
RE PORT S
See References A-l, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-10.
129
NASASOUNDING
ROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _Sealevel NASA No.: 3.14CA

Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 19 Aug. 1959
Wallops No. G2-120
IN_,TRUMENTING AGENCY
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. R. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist;J. F. Bedinger (GCA); Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azinmth
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 25 18.7 st.mi.
130

Payload 75.5 60.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1333.5 151
Stage 2 219 106.3
Stage 3 }
Stage 4
Total 1628 317.7
2.2 kg sodium, 6.6 kg thermite and pellets of lithium and potassium

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill,Dam Neck Naval Sta., Wallops
Island
RESULTS
Asp broke up before normal burnout. Sheared pullaway cable indicated possibility of
failure dut to fin damage and excessive angle of attack.
REPORTS
131
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37.8 oN Dat e: 18 Nov. 1959
2217 Z
Wallops No. G2-191
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. R. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist; J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Measure atmospheric winds and diffusion by photographing sodium vapor cloud.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 156 st.mi.
132

Payload 68.8 60.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1342 151
Stage 2 220 106.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1630.8 317.7
2.2 kg sodium, 6.6 kg lithium and pellets of lithium and potassium
Radar tracking, FPS-16, MOD II, 584

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck Naval Sta., and
Wallops Island
RESULTS
Good rocket performance. Sodium cloud was photographed at several sites. Shear regions
were observed below 120 km with a sharp shear about that altitude. Above this altitude
to 200 km the cloud moved uniformly and diffused regularly.
RE PORT S
See References A-l, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-10.
133
NASASOUNDING
ROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 19 Nov. 1959
Wallops No. G2-192
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth
Elevation
, Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 159 st.mi.
134
i

60.4
Payload 68.8
E:_tensions
Stage 1 1342 151
Stage: 2 220 106.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1630.8 317.7
2.2 kg sodium, 6.6 kg thermite and pellets of lithium and potassium
Tracking radars, FPS-16, MOD II

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck Naval Sta. and
Wallops Island
RESULTS
Rocket performance above normal. Sodium generator failed to ignite. No data was obtained.
RE PORT S
135
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation ._ Sealevel NASA No.: 3.17 CA

Latitude 37,8 o N Date: 20 Nov. 1959
Wallops No. G2-193
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 147 st.mi.
136

Payload 68.5 60.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1342 151
220 106.3
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1630.5 317.7
2.2 kg sodium, 6.6 kg thermite, and pellets of lithium and potassium
Tracking radars FPS-16, MOD II

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck Naval Sta. and
Wallops Island
RESULTS
Rocket performance was good. Sodium generator failed to ignite. No data was obtained.
RE PORT S
137
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No. G2-602
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. R. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist;J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Project Scientist;

M. Dubin (NASA), Scientist,J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager; Prof. J. E. Blamont
(National Space Studies Center of France), Observer
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 118 °
Elevation 79 °
Stage 1 Burnout 3 5200 (est) 3300 (est)

Ignition 22 48_000 2000
Stage 2
Burnout 26.9 67,419 6491
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 228 129 st.mi.
Impact: Time 441 secs , Range I05,6 n,mi, , Azimuth 102 °
f
138

Payload 80 65.4
Extensions
1353 76-13/16 NEP 151

Stage 1
176
Stage 2 303.5 70-5/8 NEP
Stage 3
Stage 4
327
Total 1656.5

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck, Va., and Wallops
Island
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar tracking good. Sodium vapor was ejected from
70 to 200 km. Most sites were clear and good data was obtained. Temperature measure-
ments were attempted by Prof. Blamont. Results of these measurements have not been
reported.
REPORTS
139
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 17 Sept. 1961
Wallops No. G2-603
KEY PERSONNEL

EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 127 °
Elevation 78.7°

Ignition 26 48_000 1'7('3
Stage 2 Burnout _2 72,000 60 _i)
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 213 108 st.mi.
Impact: Time 400 secs , Range. 62.5 n.mi. , Azimuth 117 °
140

Payload 87 65.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1351.5 76- 3/4 NEP 151
Stuge 2 310.75 71- 7/8 NEP 176
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1662.25 327
5 lbs of sodium and 15 lbs thermite

Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck, Va., and Wallops
Island
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Radar tracking good. Sodium vapor was ejected from
70 to 200 km. Camera sites were clear except Dam Neck. Good data was obtained.
REPORTS
141
IDENTIFICATION
3.23 CA
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.:
Wallops No. G2-339
KEY PERSONNEL
J. F. Bedinger (GCA) Scientist; E. R. Manring (GCA), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure atmospheric winds and diffusion between 80 and 200 km altitude by triangulation
photographs of twilight sunlit sodium vapor trail. (2) Determine diurnal variations with
rockets 3.24 and 3.25 CA.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth_
E I ev at ion
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 2 4.8 (Asp broke up)
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 16 st.mi.
142

Payload 79 65.4
Extensions
Stage i 1349 151
Stage 2 301 70-7//16 From nozzle 176.0
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1650 327
Vaporizer containing 6.6 kg of thermite, 2.2 kg of Na and 10 encapsulated pellets of Li of

about 0.1 gm weight, vaporizer dual ignition circuits, timer controlled
Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Dam Neck Naval Station, Camp A. P. Hill and
Wallops Island
FPS-16 radar (skin); Cameras
RESULTS
No data because of rocket failure. Asp broke up 3.8 seconds after it ignited.
Rocket was stable until motor broke up. Radar tracking was adequate.
REPORTS
Experiment was a failure; no reports published.
143
IDENTIFICATION

Wallops No. G2-340
KEY PERSONNEL
E. R. Manring (GCA), Scientist; J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure atmospheric winds and diffusion between 80 and 200 km altitude by triangulation
photographs of twilight sunlit sodium vapor trail. (2) Determine diurnal variations with
rocket 3.23 CA.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 124 st.mi.
144

(pounds) (inches} Reference (inches)
r ,
Payload 80 70
Extensions
Stage 1 1348 151
Stage 2 302 70- 9/16 176
Stage 3
Stage 4
[ 327
Total 1650 [
Vaporizer containing 6.6 kg of thermite, 2.2 kg of Na and 10 encapsulated pellets of Li of

about 0.1 gm weight, vaporizer dual ignition circuits, timer controlled
Camera sites at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Dam Neck Naval Station, Camp A. P. Hill, and
Wallops Island
FPS-16 radar (skin), cameras
RESULTS
Sodium cloud was photographed from all sites. Rocket vehicle performance fair; peak
slightly low; Asp went into flat spin or precession after 80. Radar tracking adequate.
RE PORT S
See References A-I, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-9, A-10.
145
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation -_ Sealevel NASA No.: 3.28 GT

Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 9 Aug. 1960
Wallops No. G2-388
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) First of 3 test flights (3.29 GT and 3.36 GT) to determine reason for flight failures of
2nd stage Asp which have marginally defective (porous) propellent. Temperature, bending
stress, attitude, roll, chamber pressure and acceleration data are telemetered. (2) Test
nosecone ejection mechanism.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 106.5 °
Elevation 82.6 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 2968
Burnout 25 (Asp blew up) 52,923
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 16.8 st.mi.
Azimuth 110 °
Impact: Time 444 secs , Range 100 n.mi. ,
146
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 328 GT

Tip of
50.9 46-1/2 64.5
Payload pitch yaw gage
Ex-t ensions
1333 76-9/16 Nozzle exit 134.5

Stage 1
Stm_e 2 226 51-9/10 Nozzle exit 110.9
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1665 326
Long. accelerometer, pitch-yaw gage, roll magnetometer; Long. strain gages in 3 planes,
hoop tension strain gage, Asp Pc gage, fin breakwires, NC, ext. and fin temperature gages
FM/FM (244.3 Mc), four 45 ° sweep antennas
FM/FM stations
FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radar (skin); cameras including 320" telescopic
RESULTS
Asp blew up 2.5 seconds (normal BO 5.8 seconds) after it ignited. The data indicate Asp
failures are due to combination of severe flight environment during Nike boost and porous
propellent.
Telemetry: Complete data recovery up to explosion. All signals were lost at 30 seconds.
Radar tracking: Complete; saw pieces and tracked major targets to splash.
RE PORT S
147
NASASOUNDINGROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _Sealevel NASA No.: 3.29 GT
Latitude 37.8 °N Date: 3 Nov. 19_0
Wallops No. G2-463
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Scientist; R. B. Jenkins (GSFC), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Second of 3 test flights (3.28 GT and 3.36 GT) to remedy flightfailures of 2nd stage Asp.
Several material and design modifications were incorporated to strengthen nosecone and
Asp fins. Chamber pressure, spin rate and acceleration data were telemetered.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth_ 115 °
Elevation 76 °

Ignition 26.24 45_000 1300
Stage 2
Burnout 32,00 70,000 6500
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 217 120 st.mi.
Impact: Time 434 secs , Range , Azimuth 117 °
148

Payload 51.4 48.7 Nose tip 71-5/8
Extensions
Stage 1 1386.6 77 NEP 150-1/4
Stage 2 223.6 110-1/2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1662 332-3/8

I
Asp Pc gage, long. accelerometer, long. and lat. magnetometers

FM/FM (240.2 Mc), four 45 ° sweep antennas
FM/FM stations
MIT, FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin), cameras including AF1352 photo unit
RESULTS
Rocket vehicle performance satisfactory; slightly low peak attributed to low flight elevation
angle and delayed separation. Nike burned normally for 3.64 seconds. Separation occurred
at 4.54 seconds (set for 4 seconds). Asp burned normally for 5.76 seconds. Vehicle did not
break up; flew an elevation angle of 80 °, correcting less than predicted. Complete data
recovery. Radar tracking complete (MIT).
RE PORT S
See Reference T-9.
149
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37.8 oN Date: 17 Jan. 1961
Longitude 75.5 °w Time: 2125 Z
Wallops No. G2-497
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. B. Jenkins (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Test of Nike Asp rocket to prove the adequacy of the structural modifications of the payload
section and fins and the built-in time delay of the stage separation.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth_ 110 ° N
Elevation 83 °

Ignition 23 45,500 1400
Stage 2 6900
Burnout 28.6 70,000
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 223 130 st.mi.
Impact: Time 445 secs , Range 73.4 n.mi. , Azimuth 125 °40'
150
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 3.36 GT

Payload 55 44- 5/8 Nose tip 66- 5/8
Extensions 52.7 15- 3/4
Stage 1 1337 58-3/4 Fd flange 143-3/4
Stage 2 221 49-1/2 NEP i i0- 5/8
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1665.7 i [ 325-3/4
Telemetry FM/FM (240.2 Mc)

Roll rate magnatometer, longitudinal accelerometer
Temp. gages, pitch-yaw gage, strain gages, chamber press, gage
FM ground station,radar FPS-16, MOD If,584, MIT

Optical-- USAF 180" lens camera, one 16 mm camera
Two 35 mm cameras
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Telemetry data good on three of four channels.
RE PORT S
See Reference T-2.
151
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Aerobee 150A
Elevation := Sealevel NASA No.: 4.01GT

Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 16 Feb 1960
Wallops No. G2-216
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Project Scientist; O. E. Berg (GSFC), Micrometeorite Experimenter;

M. W. Oleson (NRL), Vibration Measurements
EXPERIMENT
(A) Primary objective: First of two (4.12 GT) performance tests of new four fin Aerobee.
(B) Secondary objectives: (1) Measure vibrations at four Aerobee fin roots and representa-
tive payload mounting. (2) Measure micrometeorite impacts. (3) Performance tests of
cadmium sulphide cell aspect gage.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 78. 20
Elevation 84.75 °
Stage 1 Burnout 2.5 8OO

Ignition
Stage 2 160
Burnout 1.0 + (Failed)
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 1.9 st.mi.
152

Payload 167
Extensions
600 78
Stage 1
Stage 2 1511 290-1/4
Stage 3
Stage 4
2111 368
Total
Pitch yaw gage, long. and 3 lat. accelerometers, shroud, tail section, 4 fins and 5 NC tem-
perature gages, lat. and long. magnetometers, sun and earth solar aspect sensors, He, Ox,
fuel and Pc pressure gages, pressure regulator gage.
Other experiments: 3 meteor detectors (light pulse, acoustical and condenser discharge);
meteor monitor microphone, CdS cell, 5 vibration accelerometers (pickups), vibration back-
ground microphone. DRW 13 cutoff RCVR, fin notch antenna. PPM/AM (225.7 Mc); FM/FM
(240.2 Mc); 3 fin notch antennas.
PPM/AM and FM/FM stations

FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin), MIT radar (skin) tracked without recording, optical
sky screen, cameras
Cutoff XMTR (412 mc)
RESULTS
Sustainer motor failed at t + 1 seconds. Analysis of recovered combustion chamber indicated
failure caused by high frequency unstable flame which burned a hole through inner liner near
ejector plate, booster was normal. Other experiments: No results because of rocket
failure. Telemetry good until sustainer blew up at 47 secs. Radar tracking: MOD H tracked
to splash but results are not considered reliable; FPS-16 and 584 poor.
REPORTS
153
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 4.02 II

Latitude 58,7°N Date: 17 Sept, 1959
Churchill No.: DRTE-.01
Defense Research Telecommunications Establishment, Department of National Defense,

Shirley Bay, Ottawa, Canada
KEY PERSONNEL
W. J. Heikkila (DRTE), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
To determine electron density and temperature, ion density, radio wave absorption and
vehicle charge in the ionosphere.
FLIGHT iNFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 129"
Elevation 83.6__ .......
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 54 131,440 6600
Stage 3 _ Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 I' Burnout
Peak 270 159 st.mi.
Impact: Time 540 secs (est) Range 80.8 n.mi. , Azimuth 109.4 °
154
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 4.02 II

174
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1497 288-1/4
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2097 366-1/4
Magnetic aspect and solar aspect gages

Telemetry, DOVAP
Telemetry ground station

DOVAP ground station
RESULTS
Very good rocket vehicle performance, three miles above predicted peak.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
155
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 4.03 H
Latitude 58.7VN Date: 20 Sept. 1959
Churchill No.: DRTE .02
Defense Research Telecommunications Establishment, Department of National Defense,
Shirley Bay, Canada
KEY PERSONNEL
W. J. Heikkila (DRTE), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
To determine electron density and temperature.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: Time ARitude Vertical Velocity
Azimuth 150 °
Elevation 87.5 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak Unknown
Range Azimuth
Impact: Time 9
156
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 4.03 II

Payload 176
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1499 290-1/4
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2099 368-1/4
Magnetic aspect and solar aspect gages

Telemetry, DOVAP

DOVAP ground station
RESULTS
Experiment unsuccessful due to low altitude; transmissions terminated at 237 seconds.

Telemetry signals stopped at 11.1 seconds; data normal up to failure. Rocket vehicle:
structural failure indicated at approx. 25 seconds; normal performance up to failure.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
P
157
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 4.04 GG

Latitude 37.8°N Date: 27 April 1960
Wallops No.: G2-288
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. E. Kupperian, Jr. (GSFC), Project Scientist; A. Boggess, HI (GSFC), Experimenter; K. R.

Medrow (GSFC), Rocket Vehicle
EXPERIMENT
(I) Measure stellar fluxes at 2700, 2600, 2200 and 1300 Angstroms by means of multiplier
phototubes. (2) Map and measure intensities of ultraviolet nebulosities at 1300 and 1216
Angstroms by means of ion chambers. (3) Measure interplanetary scattering of Lyman-Alpha
radiation and heights and intensity distributions of ultraviolet nightglow. (4) Same experi-
ment flown in 4.05 GG and 4.06 GG.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 105 _
Elevation 86.5 ° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 53 5950
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 250 130 st.mi.
158
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 4.04 GG

Payload 202.5 117
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1334.5 191
Stage 3
Stage 4
]
Total 2137 ! 386
I
Eleven telescopes using photomultiplier and ion chamber sensors, photocounter, wide-angle
ion chamber
PPM/AM telemeter DKT-7 (225.7 Mc), fin notch antenna
Rate gyro, two magnetometers, pitch-yaw, He and Pc gages, accelerometer
Cutoff RCVR ARW 59,412 Mc, fin notch antenna
PPM/AM ground stations (225.7 Mc)

Cutoff XMTR DRW 13 (412 Mc)
FPS-16 and MIT Mainland radars (skin track), motion picture cameras.
RESULTS
Experiment was successful. Good data was obtained. Complete data recovery. Normal
rocket vehicle performance. Despin was successful. Tracking adequate; FPS-16 and MIT
tabulated data available.
REPORTS
See Reference G-3. G-2
159
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _Sealevel NASA No.: 4.05 GG
Latitude 37.8°_ Date: 27 May 1960
Wallops No.: G2-289
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
A. Boggess, HI (GSFC), Project Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Rocket Vehicle.
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure stellar fluxes at 2700, 2600, 2200 and 1300 Angstroms by means of multiplier
radiation and heights and intensity distrubutions of ultraviolet nightglow. (4) Same experi-
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 97
Elevation. 86.7
Stage l Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 52.5 130,000 6000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 249 133.7 st. mi.
Impact: Time , Range 62.3 n.mi. , Azimuth 114 °
160
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 4.05 GG

Payload 204.5 122
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1333.5 191
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2138 391

, I
Eleven telescopes using photomultiplier and ion chamber sensors, wide-angle ion chamber,
Geiger counter
PPM/AM telemeter DKT 7 (225.7 Mc) fin notch antenna
Rate gyro, two magnetometers, pitch-yaw, He and Pc gages, accelerometer
Cutoff RCVR ARW 59 (412 Mc), fin notch antenna
Telemetry: PPM/AM ground stations (225.7 Mc)

Range Safety: Cutoff XMTR (412 Mc)
Tracking: MOD If,FPS-15 and MIT Mainland radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
Good data for airglow studies only was obtained due to high roll rate. Complete data re-
covery. Rocket performance close to predicted peak. Despin failed. Tracking complete;
157 seconds of MOD II and FPS-16 position and velocity tabulated data; MIT range, elevation
and azimuth data available.
RE PORT S
See Reference G-4, G-2
161
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 24 June 1960
Longitude 75, 5 °W Time: 0625 Z
Wallops No. G2-292
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
A. Boggess, III (GSFC), Project Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Rocket V_hicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure stellar fluxes at 2700, 2600, 2200 and 1300 Angstroms by means of multiplier
radiation and heights and intensity distributions of ultraviolet nightglow. (4) Same experi-
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 91 °
Elevation 83 °
Stage ] Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 5987
Burnout 53 124,619
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 246 131 st.mi.
Impact: Time Range 70.7 n. mi. , Azimuth 102 °
162

Payload 204 122
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1335 191
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2139 391
Eleven telescopes using ion chamber and photomultiplier sensors, wide-angle ion chamber,
Geiger counter
PPM//AM telemeter DKT 7 225-7 Mc, fin notch antenna
Rate gyro, two magnetometers, pitch-yaw, He, and Pc gages, accelerometer
Cutoff RCVR ARW 59 (412 Mc), fin notch antenna
Cutoff XMTR DRW 13 (412 Mc)
584, MOD II and FPS-16 radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
Excellent stellar data was obtained. The channel measuring interplanetary Lyman-Alpha
radiation worked well. Complete data recovery. Rocket performance close to predicted
peak, despin was good. Complete tracking 584 radar. Adequate tracking by FPS-16. 59 secs
of 584 position and velocity tabulated data.
R E PORT S
See Reference G-5.
D
163
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 4,07 GI
Latitude 58.7 °N Date: 14 Sept. 1959
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. E. Jackson (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. E. Bourdeau (GSFC), Project Scientist; G. W.

Langanecker (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
A. Determine electron density and temperature, ion density, radio wave absorption and
vehicle charge in the ionosphere. B. Secondary objective: Test feasibility of single
station DOVAP (SSD) tracking system.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 140°
Elevation 82.5"
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 51.9 5986
126,731
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 249 136 st.mi.
Impact: Time 470 secs (est) , Range 45.2 n.ml. , Azimuth 90 °
164

Payload 209 118.4
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1531 310
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2131 388
RF impedence, probe, continuous wave XTMR (7.75 and 46.5 Mc), two pairs of telescoping
whip antennas, electric field meter, Langmuir, single grid and two multi-grid probes.
PPM/AM DKT 7 telemeter (227.5 Mc), fin notch antenna. DPN41 beacon (2860 and 2900 Mc),
two quadraloop antennas used for SSD tracking, CW XTMR (46.5 Mc) also two shroud antennas
DRW3 cutoff RCVR (54.5 Mc), fin notch antenna, Long. accelerometer, magnetic aspect,
solar aspect and chamber pressure gages

S12 radar beacon (2860 and 2900 Mc), single station DOVAP (SSD) (46.5 Mc)
Ionosphere ground station, ionosphere virtual height station
Cutoff XTMR (54.5 Mc), ballistic wind computer
RESULTS
The experiment was a complete success. All systems functioned well. Excellent quality data;
terminated at 450 secs. Very good rocket vehicle performance. Tracking: Complete track-
ing. S12 radar and SSD tracked for 450 seconds.; 350 seconds of position and velocity tabu-
lated radar data.
REPORTS
See Reference 1-11, 1-12, G-6, 1-25.
165
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 5_,7°_T Date: 11 Sept. 1959
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. E. Jackson (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. E. Bourdeau (GSFC), Project Scientist; G. W.

Langanecker (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
A. Determine electron density and temperature, ion density, radio wave absorption and
vehicle charge in the ionosphere. B. Secondary objective: Test feasibility of single station
DOVAP (SSD) tracking system.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 117 °
Elevation 80,7 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 54 127,500 620O
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 2 55.6 140.9 st.mi.
Impact: Time 510 secs (est) , Range 45.4 n.ml. , Azimuth 90 °
166

Payload 208 118.4
Ex-tensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1532 310
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2132 388
RF impedence probe, continuous wave XTMR (7.75 and 46.5 Mc), two pairs of telescoping
whip antennas, electric field meter, Langmuir, single-grid and two multi-grid probes
PPM/AM DKT 7 telemeter (227.5 Mc), finnotch antenna, DPN41 beacon (2860 and 2900 Mc),
two quadraloop antennas, CW XTMR (46.5 Mc) also used for SSD tracking; two shroud
antennas, DRW 3 cutoff RCVR 54.5 Mc, finnotch antenna, Long. accelerometer, magnetic
aspect, solar aspect and chamber pressure gages.

S12 radar (2860 and 2900 Mc), single-station DOVAP (SSD) (46.5 Mc)
Ionosphere ground station, ionosphere virtual height station
Cutoff XTMR (54.5 Mc), ballistic wind computer
RESULTS
All experiments were successful. Excellent quality data, terminated at 410 seconds. Very
good rocket vehicle performance. Enough data for firm trajectory; 465 seconds beacon data
(intermitten); 465 seconds SSD data (not optimum due to ground station instability).
RE PORT S
See Reference G-7.
167
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _Sealevel NASA No.: 4.09 GA
Longitude 75.5W Time: 1547 Z
Wallops No.: G2-293
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. B. Meadows (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. Horowitz (GSFC), Project Scientist; K. R.

Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Determine composition, pressure and density of the atmosphere between 100 and 150 km
altitude. Neutral particles and positive ions are measured by two mass spectrometers.
Pressure and density are measured by Bayard-Alpert ionization gage. (2) Secondary
objective: Test stellar-sun aspect sensor.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Launcher Setting: 130 °
Azimuth
Elevation 85 °
Stage 1 Burnout 2.5

Ignition
Stage 2 0.3
Burnout 50, 5 130,000 6400
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 262.4 150.7 st. mi.
Impact: Time , Range 73,5 n.mi, , Azimuth 120 °
168
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 4.09 GA

Payload 183 112.5
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1334 191
Stage 3
Stage 4
I"'
Total 2117 381.5
Two Bennett 3 stage RF mass spectrometers, Bayard-Alpert ionization gage, optical stellar-
sun aspect sensor with computer, two magnetometers, PPM/AM telemeter DKT 7 (225.7 Mc),
FM telemeter 3115-1C (231.4 Mc); Three fin notch antennas, Long. accelerometer, Pc gage
Cutoff RCVR DRW 13 (412 Mc), fin notch antenna
PPM and FM ground stations

Cutoff XMTR (412 Mc)
MIT Mainland, FPS-15, 584 and MOD II radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
The experiments were successful. Complete data recovery; DKT 7 to 483 seconds; 3115 to
485 seconds. Rocket: 2.7 mi. above predicted peak, good stability. Complete tracking with
MIT radar; FPS-16 position and velocity tabulated data 64.2 to 161 seconds.
REPORTS
See Reference G-8, A-47.
169
IDENTIFICATION

Wallops No. G2-294
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
(1) Test rocket performance with minimum payload. (2) Test payload recovery package.
(3) Checkout launching tower modifications.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 90 °
Elevation 84.5 r_ __
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 53.5 627O
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 261 153 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 59 n.mi. , Azimuth 126 °
170
ROCKET INFORMATION
NASA No. 4.10 GT

Payload 145 100.8
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1324 191.3
Stage 3
I
_____
Stage 4
J
I
Total 2069 I
I
370.1
Lateral magnetometer
FM/FM telemeter (219.45 Mc), fin notch antenna
DRW 59 cutoff RCVR (410 Mc), fin notch antenna
Recovery package with parachute
FM/FM ground stations (219.45 Mc)
MIT Mainland, FPS-15, 584 and MOD IIradars (skin track), tracking camera
Two boats
RESULTS
Satisfactory performance; sustainer entered flat spin around burnout; no evidence of fins
striking tower. Complete data recovery. Adequate tracking with MIT and FPS-16 radars;
539 seconds of MIT tabulated position data. Payload recovery cancelled when holds used up
boats' fuel; radar showed parachute worked successfully.
RE PORT S
171
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37,8°N Date: 22 Nov. 1960
Wallops No.: G2-460
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. E. Milligan (GSFC), Project Manager; T. P. Stecher (GSFC), Scientist; E. C. Pressly

EXPERIMENT
Measure intensity distribution of stellar spectra with 50 and 100 A resolution in the wave-
length region of _ 1300 to _ 4000 and using 4 objective grating spectrometers. Rocket carries
magnetometers and optical aspect sensors for attitude determination as well as a despin
mechanism.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 100 °
Elevation 82.3 °
Stage 1 Burnout 2.3

Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 53.$ 121.718 5473
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 230 113.6 st.mi.
172

Payload 245 121
Extensions
Stage I 600 78
Stage 2 1334 191
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2179 390
Four scanning photoelectric spectrophotometers

PPM/AM (DKT 7) (240 Mc); FM/FM (241 Mc), three fin notch antennas
Long. accelerometer, Pc and He press, gages, two magnetometers, two optical aspect sensors,
Despin mechanism, rate gyro
Cutoff RCVR (DRW 13), fin notch antenna

MOD II radar (skin track), motion picture cameras
Cutoff XMTR, sky screen
RESULTS
The experiments were successful. Telemetry normal; 415 seconds of data. Rocket per-
formance satisfactory; good despin and aspect. Tracking adequate; 66 seconds of position
and velocity MOD II tabulated data.
RE PORT S
See Reference G-9, G-13.
173
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation z Sealevel NASA No.: 4.12 GT

Latitude 37.8 o I_/ Date: 25 March 1960
Wallops No. G2-217
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Project Scientist; O. E. Berg (GSFC), Micrometeorite Expert; _L W

Oleson (NRL), Vibration Measurements
EXPERIMENT
(A) Primary objective. Second of two (4.01 GT) performance tests of new 4 fin Aerobe(:
(B) Secondary objectives: (1) measure vibrations at 4 Aerobee fin roots and representa': _
payload mounting; (2) measure micrometeorite impacts; (3) performance test of CdS cel;
aspect gage.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 115°
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 52 127,746
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 244 132 st.mi.
174

Payload 169 97.2
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1502 291-1/2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2102 370
Pitch-yaw gage, 3 long. and fat. accelerometers; shroud, tail section, 4 fin and 5 NC tem-
perature gages, fat. and long. magnetometers; Sun and earth solar aspect sensor, He, Ox,
fuel and Pc pressure gages, pressure regulator gage. 3 meteor detectors (light pulse,
acoustical and condenser discharge), meteor monitor microphone, CdS cell, 5 vibration
accelerometers (pickups), vibration background microphone. FM/FM (240.2 Mc), fin notch
antenna, PPM/AM (225.7 Mc). DRW 59 cutoff RCVR, fin notch antenna.
FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radars (skin);MIT radar (skin) tracked without recording; cameras
FRW-2 cutoff XMTR (412 Mc)
RESULTS
Peak altitude and propulsion were satisfactory even though the booster fins struck the tower
at several levels. Other experiments were satisfactory. Complete data recovery from both
telemeters. Radar tracking adequate.
RE PORT S
See Reference G-10.
175
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation z Sealevel NASA No.: 4,14 GA ___

Latitude 3 7.8 ° N Dat e: 15 Nov. 19e_0
Wallops No.: G2-450
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
N. W. Spencer (GSFC), Project Manager; H. A. Taylor, Jr. (GSFC), Chief Scientist;

E. C. Pressly (GSFC), Rocket Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Determine composition and pressure of the atmosphere between 100 and 250 km. Neutral
particle and positive ion composition measured by two mass spectrometers, Bayard-Alpert
ionization gage measures pressure and density. (2) Test solar aspect sensor for satellite.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 110 °
Elevation 87 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 6175
Burnout 51.6 124,318
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 254 141.3 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 39,2 n,mi, , Azimuth 148 ° (from MIT radar
176
SOCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 4.14 GA

Payload 179.5 113.8
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1332 191
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2112 382.8

J
Two mass spectrometers, ionization gage, solar aspect (satellite) sensor, solar-earth
aspect sensors. PPM/AM (DKT 7) (225.7 Mc), FM/FM (3115-1C) (231.4 Mc), three fin
notch antennas. Long. accelerometer, Pc gage, two magnetometers. Cutoff (DRW 13)
RCVR, fin notch antenna.
Ionosphere station (1-25 Mc)

MIT Mainland, FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
All experiments were satisfactory. Complete data recovery. Both telemeters transmitted
to 471 seconds. Rocket performance close to predicted peak; impact azimuth 42 ° greater
than predicted. Complete tracking; 344 seconds position and 100 seconds velocity FPS-16
tabulated data.
REPORTS
See References A-43, G-11, A-47.
177
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 4.16 UE

Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 23 Aug. 1960
Wallops No.: G2-295
New York University
KEY PERSONNEL
L. H. Meredith (GSFC), Scientist;R. Haymes (NYU), Scientist;W. A. Russell, Jr. (GSFC),

Coordinator
EXPERIMENT
Measure slow neutron intensity vs. altitude using 44 neutron counters; altitude variation
may then be interpreted in terms of neutron albedo which is of interest in studying the origin
of Radiation Belts.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 105 °
Elevation 84,5 °

Ignition 0.28
Stage 2 Burnout 50 119,000 5804
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 248 118 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 53.3 n.mi, , Azimuth 112.8 °
178
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 4.16 UE

Payload 238.5 119
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1319.5 191
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2158 388

i
Forty-four (BF3 filled) neutron proportional counters, eleven transistorized amplifiers and
integral pulse-height discriminators. PPM/AM DKT 7 telemeter (231.4 Mc), fin notch
antenna. PL temperature gage, two magnetometers, solar aspect gage, Long. accelerometer,
chamber pressure gage. Cutoff RCVR (ARW 59).

Cutoff XMTR
MIT, FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
All experiments were satisfactory. Adequate data recovery. Rocket performance satisfactory.
Tracking adequate; 170 seconds of FPS-16 and MOD II position and velocity tabulated data.
RE PORT S
See Reference G-12.
179
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation Z Sealevel NASA No.: 4.19 GT

Wallops No. G2-545
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
W. A. Russell, Jr. (GSFC), Project and Vehicle Manager; L. Dunkelman (GSFC) Experimenter;
W. A. White (GSFC), Experimenter
EXPERIMENT
Test attitude control system, gamma ray energy, detector, solar flux measurements.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 115 °
Elevation 81 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 53.4 123,318 59O0
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 240 128 st.mi.
Impact: Time 464 secs , Range 49.5 n.mi, , Azimuth 120 °
180

Payload 206 93.93
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2158 364
Attitude control system, control programmer temperature gauge, gamma ray scintillometer,
two solar photometers, solar aspect sensing system
PPM/AM telem. (240.2 Mc), FM/FM telem. (231.4 Mc)
AN/DRW-13 cutoff receiver
Telemetry ground stations PPM/AM (240.2 Mc), FM/FM (231.4 Mc)

Tracking radars FPS-16, MOD II, 584.
RESULTS
The attitude control system was ineffectual due to an apparent wire failure; however, the
control system gyros programmer and switching network worked properly. Complete
telemetry data recovery. Radar tracking good. Solar flux experiment provided no useful
data.
REPORTS
181
IDENTIFICATION
Aerobee 150A
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET:
Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 26 June 1961
1515 Z
Wallops No. G2-639
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
W. A. Russell, Jr. (GSFC), Project and Vehicle Manager; L. Dunkelman (GSFC) Experimenter;
W. A. White (GSFC) Experimenter
EXPERIMENT
Attitude control system, flight test, gamma ray energy detector and solar flux measurements.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 90 o
Elevation 85°

Ignition
Stage 2 52.9
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 230 116 st.mi.
Impact: Time NA , Range 51.2 n, mi. , Azimuth NA
182

Payload 214 93.93
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total
Attitude control system, control programmer temp. gauge, gamma ray scintillometer, solar
aspect sensing system, long. and lat. vibration pickups
Telemetry -- PPM/AM (235.5 Mc), two (FM/FM) (231.4 and 240.2 Mc) -- AN/DRW-13 cutoff
receiver
Telemetry ground station, PPM/AM, FM/FM

Tracking-- radars FPS-16, MOD ]I,584
Range safety cutoff transmitter
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. First stage booster exploded after 2 seconds. However,
PPM and FM/FM telemetry functioned normally but 28V power was lost. ACS functioned
properly. No data was received from gamma ray and solar flux experiments.
REPORTS
See Reference T-15.
183
IDENTIFICATION

Longitude 75.5°W Time:. 1430 Z
Wallops No. G2-695
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. W. B. Benring (GSFC), Project Scientist;Dr. K. L. Hallam (GSFC), Project Scientist;

W. H. Follett,Ball Brothers Research Corp.
EXPERIMENT
Flight test of solar x-ray spectrophotometer designed for S-16. Solar flux measurements.
Flight test of blue diode experiment and solar aspect eyes designed for S-16.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 108.9 °
Elevation 86.2 o
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 6150
Burnout 51.5 129,500
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 252 139.2 st. mi.
Impact: Time 550 secs , Range 58.4 n.ml. , Azimutt* 121 °
184

Payload 182 68.4 Nose tip 98.5
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 291 192
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 473 145.6 290
Solar x-ray photometer, solar flux sensors, blue diode experiment, solar aspect eyes.
Telemetry FM/FM (235 Mc)
Range Safety: AN/DRW-13 cutoff receiver
Chamber press, ga., long. accellerometer
FM telemetry ground station, range safety cutoff transmitter AN/DRW-13 400 mc band.
Tracking radars-- FPS-16, MOD II, 584
Ionosonde ground station
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. All experiments worked normally.
REPORTS
See Reference S-l, S-2, S-3.
185
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37.8°N Date: 31 March 1961
0250 Z
Wallops No. G2-546
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
A. Boggess, HI (GSFC), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of far ultraviolet stellar and nebular fluxes.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 131 o
Elevation 82,5
Stage 1 l Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 41,5 80,000 33_0
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 142 44.7 st. mi.
138 °
186

,
Payload 182.5 70 Nose 118.6
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2 294 212 Nose 191.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 476.5 160 309.9
Eight four-inch telescopes with an ion chamber at each prime focus. An S-30 type micro-
meteorite package to check cosmic ray background. Two magnatometers and two optical
aspect units to measure rocket attitude.
Telemetry PPM/AM (231.4 Mc)- Range safety AN/DRW-13 cutoff receiver
PPM ground station, cutoff transmitter

Tracking radar FPS-16
RESULTS
Rocket was cut down at 41.5 seconds due to malfunction of G reduction timer. Five of six
skin panels separated at approximately seven seconds. No results were obtained due to
inadequate altitude.
RE PORT S
187
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 4.38 NP

1348 Z
Longitude 7 5.5 °W Time:
Wallops No. G2-495
NASA Lewis Research Center
KEY PERSONNEL
H. Gold (Lewis), Project Scientist; W. A. Russell, Jr. (GSFC), Coordinator.
EXPERIMENT
Determine heat transfer coefficients for liquid hydrogen in the absence of gravity and obtain
photographs of the liquid hydrogen in the partially filled Dewar.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 130°
Elevation 80.5 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 53 4850
Burnout 98,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 215 94.7 st. mi.
188
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 4.38 NP

Payload 303.2 5 12 5
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 584.25 151.75 Nose tip 317.25
Telemetry PPM/AM (AN/DKT-7) (240.2 Mc)

Programmer, camera, magnetic aspect sensors (2), accelerometers (4), hydrogen filled
Dewar, turntable, parachute recovery package

Tracking radars
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. PPM/AM telemetry satisfactory. Complete radar

tracking of rocket to splash. Payload was not recovered.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
189
IDENTIFICATION

1200 Z
Wallops No. G2-543
KEY PERSONNEL
H. Gold (Lewis), Project Scientist; W. A. Russel, Jr. (GSFC), Coordinator.
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 120 °
Elevation 85.1 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 485O
Burnout 52.5 98,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 212 96 st.mi.
190

f Payload
Extensions
Stage 1
301 125
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 581.25 150.5 317.25

AN/DRW- 13 cutoff receiver
Programmer, camera, magnetic aspect sensors (2),accelerometers (4),hydrogen filled

Tracking radars
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar tracking good. Telemetry good. Payload recovered
and good data was obtained.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
191
IDENTIFICATION
Aerobee 150A
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET:
Elevation ._ Sealevel NASA No.: 4.40 NP
Latitude 37,8 ° N Date: 18 Oct, 1961
Wallops No. G2-722
KEY PERSONNEL
J. D. Regetz, Jr. (Lewis), Chief Scientist; W. L. Phillips (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth NA
Elevation NA

Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout _ 109,000 5044
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 213 94.5 st. mi.
192

Payload 277.5 84.5 Nose tip 123.12
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 557.5 149.5 315.12
Programmer, camera, magnetic aspect sensors (2), accelerometers (4), hydrogen filled

Tracking radars
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Telemetry data good. Radar tracking good. Payload was
recovered. Complete photographic data of hydrogen Dewar was obtained.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
193
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37.8"N Date: 12 Aug. 1961
Wallops No. G2-641
II_T RUMENTING AGENCY
KEY PERSONNEL
H. W. Plohr (Lewis), Project Scientist; E. C. Pressly (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth
Elevation

Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 52 105.000 5000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 210 95 st.mi.
Range 50.4 n. ml. , Azimuth 100 o

Impact: Time 410 secs
194

Payload 283 123.12
Extensions
Stage I
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 563 151 315.5
Programmer, camera, magnetic aspect sensors (2),accelerometers (4),hydrogen filled

Tracking radars
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Telemetry data good. Radar tracking adequate. Payload
recovered. Power failure in rocket caused loss of rocket performance, accelerometer,
fuel, oxidizer and chamber press, gages and part of photographic data.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
195
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 58.7°N Date: 5 Oct. 1960
Ik_TRUMENTING AGENCY
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
R. C. Baumann (GSFC), Project Scientist; H. E. Evans (GSFC), Project Scientist; M. W.

Oleson (NRL), Vibration Measurements
EXPERIMENT
(A) Take high altitude photographs of a vigorous synoptic weather situation (wide variety
and heavy clouds) with enough clear ground control points for photogrammetric data. (B)
Evaluate two special types of film. (C) Test payload recovery system. (D) Measure vibra-
tion forces on rocket while ascending tower.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: 140 '_ Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth
Elevation 84. 4o
Stage 1 Burnout 3.6 1539 (sl range) 808

Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 53 108:000 (slrange) 6173
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Bu rnout
Peak 253.6 140.1 st. mi.
Impact: Time 433.4 secs , Range 18.9 n.mL , Azimuth 189 °
196

Payload 154.5 103
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1332 190.6
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2087 371.6
Two 70 mm aerial cameras with B and W and infrared film, two SARAH beacons, parachute,
vibration accelerometer pack
Two FM/FM telemeters (227.5 and 242 Mc), two fin notch antennas
DRW 3 cutoff RCVR (54.5 Mc), fin notch antenna, two magnetometers
DOVAP transponder (38.-31 and 76.-62 Mc), four DOVAP antennas
FM/FM ground stations (227.5 and 242 Mc)

DOVAP ground stations (38.03 and 76.062 Mc), radar (skin track)
RESULTS
Payload successfully recovered. Complete data recovery. Satisfactory rocket vehicle

performance. Complete DOVAP tracking.
REPORTS
See Reference P-3, P-4.
197
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Iris
Elevation .%Sealevel NASA No.: 5.01 GT

Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 22 July 1960
1205 Z
Longitude 75.5 o W Time:
Wallops No.: G2-306
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Project Scientist; J. H. Lane (GSFC) Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) First of 3 test flights (5.01 GT thru 5.03 GT) to determine performance of new rocket
vehicle; telemetered data includes acceleration, attitude, chamber pressure and nosecone-
fin temperatures. (2) Investigate impact prediction methods.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 144°
Elevation 83 o

Ignition 0.015 4
Stage 2 6600
Burnout 57 120,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 256 139 st.mi.
Azimuth 148.5 °
Impact: Time 471 secs , Range 182.4 n.mi. ,
198

Payload 152.5 60.5 Nose tip (Yaw Bird) 82.5
Extensions
Stage 1 205 40.6
Stage 2 1373.5 148.6 Nose tip 242.25
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1579 281
Pitch-yaw gage, long. and lat. accelerometers, Pc gage, six nosecone and four fin resistance
temperature gages, fat magnetometer
FM/FM (235 Mc band), two flush mounted quadraloop antennas
FM/FM stations
MIT Mainland, FPS-16 and MOD II radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
Excellent rocket performance; rocket met design altitude requirements by reaching predicted
peak for 152 lb payload and 7 ° launch; designed to carry 100 lbs to 187 miles for vertical
firing; 5.02 GT checked stability requirements. Complete data recovery. Complete tracking
with MIT radar; 106 secs of position and velocity FPS-16 tabulated data.
REPORTS
See Reference T-3.
199
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37,8 ° N Date: 18 Oct. 1960
1417 Z
Wallops No.: G2-451
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC) Project Scientist;J. H. Lane (GSFC), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) Second of 3 performance test flights (5.01 GT through 5.03 GT) of new rocket vehicle.
(2) Determine stability characteristics of vehicle. (3) Telemetered data includes accelera-
tion, attitude, chamber pressure and nosecone-fin temperatures.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 145 °
(seconds) (feet) (feet/se cond)
Elevation 84-3°

Ignition 0.015 0 0
Stage 2 6950
Burnout 62.0 1501000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 258 140 + st.mi.
Impact: Time 495 secs , Range 199 n.mi. , Azimuth 135°
200
/

Fwd of NC-motor
Payload 124 27.3 83.75
parting line
Extensions
Stage 1 206 40.59

Aft of NC-motor
Stage 2 1345.2 66.8 parting line 243.5
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1551 284
Pitch-yaw gage, lat. and long. magnetometers, lat. and long. accelerometers, solar aspect
cell, Pc gage, six nosecone and four fin resistance temperature gages
FM/FM (240.2 Mc), two flush-mounted quadraloop antennas, PPM//AM (SMT-10) (235.0 Mc),
single PPM/AM antenna rear of fin 3
Telemetry: FM/FM and PPM/AM stations

Tracking: FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
Rocket showed good static and dynamic stability characteristics. Booster and sustainer
operation were normal and rocket reached predicted peak. Complete data recovery; FM/FM
went for 491 seconds; PPM/AM went out at 170 seconds. Adequate tracking; FPS-16 tracked
to 526,000 ft.
REPORTS
See Reference T-4.
201
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _. Sealevel NASA No.: 5.03 GT

Latitude 37.8 oN Date: 19 Jan. 1961
Wallops No. G2-480
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Project Scientist; J. H. Lane (GSFC) Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Performance test of Iris rocket.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: 143 o Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth
Elevation 83.5 o
Burnout 160 300

Stage 1
Ignition
Stage 2 5900
Burnout 53.1 110_000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 200 86 st.mi.
202

Payload I00 -23.3 Motor head 84.25
Extensions
Stage 1 206 40.59
Stage 2 1324 +74.4 Motor head 243.5
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1324 74.4 Motor head 243.5
Telemetry PPM/AM (235.0 Mc), FM/FM (240.2 Mc), angle of attack gage, magnetometers (3),
temperature gages (6), accelerometers (2), chamber pressure gage, fin temperature gages (4)
PPM ground station, FM ground station, Tracking radars, FPS-16, MOD II, 584, MIT, photo
coverage.
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. PPM telemetry failed at 53.1 seconds. Radar reported
multiple targets. FM/FM telemetry good to 190 seconds.
REPORTS
203
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada ROCKET: Spaerobee 300
KEY PERSONNEL
N. W. Spencer (U of M), Scientist; R. E. Bourdeau (GSFC), Scientist; E. C. Pressly (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Determine ionosphere electron temperature and positive ion density by electrostatic probe
ejected at 80 seconds. Density and temperature are computed from the probe voltampere
characteristics measured and telemetered during probe flight. Same experiment in 6.02 UI.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 100°
Elevation. 83.8 _ (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 50.7 99.772 4783
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout 115i272 7883
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 310 210 st.mi.
204
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 6.01 UI

Payload 65.5
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
328.75
Stage 2 1369.5 (stage 2,3 & pl)
Stage 3 201.5
Stage 4
Total 2171 406.75
Dumbbell shaped electrostatic probe (6" spheres and 3-1//4 cyl.)

FM/FM (inside dumbbell) (227.5 Mc)
DOVAP beacon (76.062 Mc); radar beacon DPN41 TX (2937) mc RX (2860 Mc); two quadraloop
antennas
Ionosphere station
FM/FM stations
DOVAP stations (38.031 Mc); Radar TX (2860 Mc) RX (2937 Mc)
RESULTS
Experiment was successful. Complete data recovery; excellent data from ejection to 750
seconds. Tracking adequate. Rocket performance: Peak altitude about 15% low due to early
Sparrow (3rd stage) ignition.
RE PORT S
See Reference I- 13.
205
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada ROCKET: Spaerobee 300

Latitude 58.7 °N Date: 15 June 1960
KEY PERSONNEL
N. W. Spencer (U of M), Scientist;R. E. Bourdeau (GSFC), Scientist; E. C. Pressly (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Determine normal ionosphere electron temperature and positive ion density by electrostatic
probe ejected at 80 seconds. Density and temperature are computed from the probe voltampere
characteristics measured and telemetered during probe flight. Same experiment in 6.01 UI.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 54.2 5450
Burnout II0_986
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout 56,8 131,736 '_ 7775
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 307 200 st. mi.
Impact: Time , Range 92.9 n.ml. , Azimuth 62 o
206

Payload 64.75
Extensions
Stage 1 600 78
Stage 2 1365.5 329-3/4

(stage 2,3 & pl)
Stage 3 200.8
Stage 4
Total 2166 407-3/4
Dumbbel shaped electrostatic probe (6" spheres and 3-1/4" cyl.)

FM/FM (inside dumbbel) (227.5 Mc)
DOVAP and DPN41 radar beacons; two quadraloop antennas
Ionosphere station
FM/FM stations
DOVAP stations
Cutoff XMTR
RESULTS
The experiment was successful. Complete data recovery; excellent data from ejection to
532 seconds. Peak rocket altitude about 20% low, attributed to 3rd stage low _. caused by
large yawing observed during burning.
RE PORT S
See Reference I-13.
207
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Spaerobee 300
Elevation 6.03 UI
s_v_l NASA No.:
Latitude __._ r_ Date: 3 Aug. 1960
75.5°W Time: 1526:30 Z
Longitude
Wallops No.: G3-414
University of Michigan and Aberdeen Ballistic Research Laboratory
KEY PERSONNEL
N. W. Spencer (U of M), Scientist; W. W. Berning (BRL), Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measure ion density, electron temperature and electron density in ionosphere by means of
(A) ejected bi-polar Langmuir probe (dumbbel shaped) and (B) two frequency cw beacon for
dispersive doppler measurements and Faraday rotation.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 112 o
E levat ion 82.3 o
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition 53 122,000
Stage 3 8800
Burnout 55 139,000
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 370 258 st.mi.
2O8

Payload 55.5 60.5
Extensions
Thrust structure
Stage 1 600 38 78.04
fwd parting line
Stage 2 1360 203.25
Stage 3 191.5 119
Stage 4
Total 2152 400.29
Bi-polar Langmuir probe (dumbbel shaped), double axis magnetometer (inside probe); BRL
2-freq. ionosphere beacon (36.94 and 147.76 Mc), four DOVAP antennas
FM/FM (240 Mc) (inside probe)
BRL ionosphere beacon station

FM/FM stations
MIT Millstone, FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
Cutoff XMTR
RESULTS
The experiment was successful. Complete data recovery. Rocket performance excellent.
Good tracking past 3rd stage BO; Millstone tracked to impact MOD II tabulated data from
17 to 47 seconds; nine minutes of Millstone tabulated data.
RE PORT S
See Reference I-13.
209
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Spaerobee 300A
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 6.04 UI
Longitude 75.5 oW Time: 1654 Z
Wallops No. G3-548
University of Michigan, BRL, Aberdeen Proving Grounds
KEY PERSONNEL
C. H. Brace (U of M), Chief Scientist; W. L. Phillips (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Dumbell form of an electrostatic probe for measurement of electron temperature and ion
density. Unequal area bipolar probe system for measurements of electrons. Electron
density measurement by means of two frequency beacon for comparison with the probe
systems.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth NA
Elevation NA __
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 55.4 130,000 8600
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak NA 240 st.mi.
Impact: Time NA , Range 147.6 n.mi. , Azimuth NA
210

Payload 61
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2 261 203
Stage 3 205 69 Nose tip 119.25
Stage 4
Total 2160 401
Dumbell (227.5 Mc), two-frequency beacon (38 Mc and 76 Mc)

FM/FM (227.5 Mc)
Nosecone opening primers
FM ground station (227.5 Mc)

BRL trailer (38 Mc and 76 Mc)
Cutoff transmitter (400 Mc band)
Radar tracking, ionosphere ground station
RESULTS
The dumbell ejected properly from nosecone at +70 seconds. Good data was attained during
the entire flight. The two-frequency beacon data was satisfactory.
REPORTS
See Reference 1-13.
211
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Spaerobee 300A
Elevation _. Sealevel NASA No.: 6.05UI
Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 22 Dec. 1961
Wallops No. G3-716
University of Michigan, BRL, Aberdeen Proving Grounds
KEY PERSONNEL
C. H. Brace (U of M), Chief Scientist; W. L. Phillips (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Dumbell form of an electrostatic probe for measurement of electron temperature and ion
density. Unequal area bipolar probe system for measurements of electrons. Electron
density measurement by means of two frequency beacon for comparison with the probe
systems.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 135 °
Elevation 86 ° __ (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 52.5 110,670 5311
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 327 227 st.mi.
212

Payload 61 61
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2 281 203
Stage 3 196 68.5 Nose tip 119.25
Stage 4
Total 2160 401
Dumbell (227.5 Mc), two-frequency beacon (38 Mc and 76 Mc)

FM/FM (227.5 Mc)
Nosecone opening primers
FM ground station (227.5 Mc and 231.4 Mc)

Cutoff transmitter (400 Mc)
Radar and optical tracking
Ionosphere ground station
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. The dumbell ejected properly and good data was obtained.
Radar tracking good, weak signal was obtained on sparrow extension and little data was
obtained.
REPORTS
See Reference 1-13.
213
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Javelin (D-4)
Elevation Sealevel NASA No.: 8.01 GT
Latitude 37.8°N Date: 22 Dec. 1959
Wallops No.: G4-204
GSFC, NRL, CDRTE
KEY PERSONNEL
L. Winkler (GSFC), Project Scientist; M. W. Oleson (NRL), Vibration Experimenter
EXPERIMENT
(A) Primary objective: Measure vibration characteristics of 248 motor thrusting in vacuum.
(B) Secondary objectives: (1) measure vehicle acceleration; (2) measure acceleration, after
248 normal burnout (tailoff) caused by ignition of unburned propellant; (3) measure reentry
deceleration and vibration; (4) measure radio emission intensity from cosmic sources,
below the normal ionospheric cutoff.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: o Time Altitude
Azimuth. 90 Vertical Velocity
Stage 1 Burnout 5.0 4_190 1_793

Ignition 10,0 111400 1,402
Stage 2
Burnout 13,7 18,510 2,824
Ignition 25.0 427700 2,005
Stage 3
Burnout 28.5 53,750 41970
Ignition 62.8 184,500 3,720
Stage 4
Burnout 100 408,900 10,970
Peak 561 560 st.mi.
Impact: Time 1200 secs , Range 530 n.mi. , Azimuttl 81 °
214
ROCKETINFORMATION
NASA No. 8.01 GT

Payload 84
Extensions
Stage 1 4082 205
Stage 2 1298 140
Stage 3 1278 142
Stage 4 595 99
Total 7337 586
Seven vibration and two vehicle (thrust) accelerometers, dynamic microphone (acoustic noise
levels); cosmic radio emission RCVR and two antennas
FM/FM telemeter (240.2 Mc), spike antenna
Six FM/FM ground stations (240.2 Mc)

FPS-16, 584, MOD II and MIT Mainland and Millstone radars (skin track).
RESULTS
Experiment was successful, except galactic noise experiment did not give any results. Good
vibration data was obtained. Complete data recovery. Rocket performance slightly below
predicted peak. Complete tracking; 126 seconds of FPS-16 tabulated data.
REPORTS
See Reference T-5, T-6.
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IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Javelin (£)-4)
Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 26 Jan. 1960
Longitude 75.5 o W Time: 0542:47 Z
Wallops No.: G4-
GSFC; NRL; CDRTE
KEY PERSONNEL
L. Winkler (GSFC), Project Scientist; M. W. Oleson (NRL), Vibration Experimenter
EXPERIMENT
CA) Primary objective: Measure vibration characteristics of 248 motor thrusting in vacuum.
(B) Secondary objectives: (1) measure vehicle acceleration; (2) measure acceleration, after
248 normal burnout (tailoff), caused by ignition of unburned propellant, (3) measure reentry
deceleration and vibration; (4) measure radio emission intensity, from cosmic sources,
below the normal ionosphere cutoff.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth
Elevation 80.5 ° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 5.3 4,340 1,690

Ignition 10.1 11,490 1,350
Stage 2 Burnout 13.7 18,900 2 700
Ignition 25 43,500 1,850
Stage 3
Burnout 28.7 53,600 4,580
Ignition 63.5 192,300 3,390
Stage 4
Burnout 100 111330
430,800
Peak 591 st.mi.
Impact: Time 1120 secs , Range 360.4 n.ml , Azimuth 150 °
216

Payload 84
Extensions
Stage 1 4082 205
Stage 2 1298 140
Stage 3 1278 142
Stage 4 595 99
Total 7337 586
Seven vibration and two vehicle (thrust) accelerometers, dynamic microphone (acoustic noise
levels); cosmic radio emission RCVR and two antennas
FM/FM telemeter (240.2 Mc), spike antenna
Six FM/FM ground stations (240.2 Mc)

FPS-16, 584, MOD II and MIT Mainland and Millstone radar (skin track), doppler radar
(2640 Mc)
RESULTS
Experiment was successful. Complete data recovery. Rocket performance: Normal peak
altitude. Considerable azimuth flight deviation, planned azimuth 105 °, 4th stage impact
150 °. Complete tracking; Millstone tracked from approximately t + 40 to t + 1060 seconds.
RE PORT S
See Reference T-5, T-6.
217
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Javelin(D4)
Latitude 37,8 o N Date: 10 Nov. 1960
Wallops No.: G4-462
Lockheed Missiles and Space Div.
KEY PERSONNEL
M. Dubin (NASA), Scientist; W. B. Hanson (LMSD), Scientist; M. Hertzberg (LMSD), Scientist;

L. N. Perry (LMSD), Engineer; E. C. Pressly (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure mass spectrometer composition of ambient positive ions between 100 and 1600 km
altitude in the ranges 1 to 4 and 12 to 48 atomic mass units. (2) Measure (charged particle
energy analyzer) total concentration and energy distribution of these ions in the range -2 to
+ 6 electron volts.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:90 ° Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth_
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 13.3 18,500 2,800
Ignition 25 44,500 2,000
Stage 3 Burnout 28 52,648 4,400
Ignition 52 148,835 4,000
Stage 4
Burnout 90 419,115 12,300
Peak 565 606.3 st. mi.
Impact: Time 1103 secs , Range 336.8 n.ml. , Azimuth N.A.; Lat. 32.9 N, Long. 72.2 W
218

Payload 85
Extensions
Stage 1 4178 88.43 Front face
Stage 2 1317
Stage 3 1321 59.375 Front thrust face
Stage 4 565
Total 7470
Strong focusing mass spectrometer, charged particle energy analyzer, accelerometer -10
to + 50g
FM/FM telemeter (244.3 Mc), nosecone antenna, four antennas extended after NC ejection.

FM/FM ground stations (244.3 Mc)
MIT Millstone, FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radars (skin track); doppler radar (2640 Mc), motion
picture cameras
RESULTS
Ion currents were not detected by the mass spectrometer. The charged particle energy
analyzer provided good data. Rocket performance slightly below predicted peak; actual
flight azimuth at t = 95 seconds was 128.8 °. Complete data recovery. Complete tracking;
MIT radar tracked to splash; 170 seconds of FPS-16 position tabulated data.
REPORTS
See Reference A-46.
219
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Javelin (D4)
Longitude 75.5 °W Time: 223O Z
Wallops No.: G4-487
KEY PERSONNEL
M. Dubin (NASA), Scientist; J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Scientist; E. C. Pressly (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure atmospheric winds and diffusivity at approximately 400 km altitude by tri-
angulation photographs of twilight sunlit sodium vapor trail. (2) Determine temperatures by
optical measurements of "D" lines emitted by excited atoms in the sodium cloud.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: o
Azimuth 90 Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Stage 1 Burnout 5.2 4,250

Stage 2 Ignition 11 12 600
Burnout 14 20 000 2,420
Stage 3 Ignition 26 45,000 2,000
Burnout 29 56,000 5,000
Ignition 50 4,000
Stage 4 140,000
Burnout
95 445t360 10_398
Peak 474 444.5 st.mi.
Impact: Time 909 secs , Range 229 n.mi. Azimuth N.A. Lat 38.83 °N, Lon_ 70.79 °W
220

Payload 200
Extensions
Stage 1 4156.51 104.5 NEP 205
Stage 2 1327.82 74.5 NEP 140
Stage 3 1321.50 74.5 NEP 142
Stage 4 564
Total 7570 585
Three st. stl. vaporizers containing sodium and thermite mixture (total of 2.5 kg, Na and
10 kg thermite), small vaporizer containing 77 g lithium and 1 kg thermite
Camera stations at Dover AFB, Andrews AFB, Camp A. P. Hill and Dam Neck Naval
Station, long range camera sites in Long Island, Georgia and Ohio, optical temperature
instrumentation
MIT Millstone, FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radars (skin track); doppler radar (2640 Mc), motion
pictux_e cameras
RESULTS
Normal rocket performance except for azimuth deviation. Actual flight azimuth at t + 95
seconds was 69.7 °. Excellent tracking by all radars; 133 seconds of FPS-16 tabulated
position and velocity data. Sodium vapor was ejected at 400 km and at 650 km. All camera
stations were clear and good data was obtained.
REPORTS
See Reference A-9, A-46.
221
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Javelin
Latitude 37,8 o N Date: 13 Sept. 1961
Wallops No. G4-430
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. F. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist; W. S. Smith (GSFC), Project Scientist; N. E.

Peterson, Jr. (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of winds) diffusivityand temperatures at 200 km and 400 km by observation of

sodium vapor ejected at these altitudes.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation 75 o (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 5.2 5,000 1,700

Ignition 11,000 1,400
Stage 2
Burnout 12.9 17 000 2 500
Ignition 25.9 44 000 2 _200
Stage 3
Burnout 29.1 55 000 4 500
Ignition 60 155,000 3,500
Stage 4 Burnout 101 342_000 10_200
Peak 385 260 st.mi.
Impact: Time 770 secs , Range 730 n.mi. , Azimuth
222

Payload 150
Extensions
Stage 1 4173.43 104-5/16 NEP
Stage 2 1327.51 74-3/4 NEP
Stage 3 1342.11 75 NEP
Stage 4 515.5 36-11/16 NEP
Total 7508.55
Nosecone ejection squib, 3 payload cylinders containing a m_Lure of iron oxide, aluminum
thermite and sodium
Radar tracking FPS-16, MIT, MOD II, SCR-584, SPANDAR Camera sites located at
Wallops Island, Dover Air Force Base, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp A. P. Hill, Va.,
Dam Neck Training Station, Atlanta, Georgia, Springfield, Ohio
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Good radar tracking. All camera sites were clear and
good photographic data was obtained.
RE PORT S
223
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Javelin (D-4)
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 8.07 GE
Latitude 37.8 v N Date: 30 June 1960
Wallops No.: G4-378
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. P. Heppner (GSFC), Project Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Test electronic systems to be used in the P14 magnetic field space probe. (2) Measure
magnetic fields and hydromagnetic waves between the base of the ionosphere and the inner
edge of the outer radiation belt. (3) Same experiment flown in 8.08 GE.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 98 °
E levation 8 0.5 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 9.3 1410
Stage 2 2780
Burnout 12.6 17,950
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout 28.4 _6,719 4710
Ignition Did not ignite
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 125 40.6 st. mi.
224
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 8.07 GE

Payload 53
Extensions
Stage 1 4082 193
Stage 2 1298 134.75
Stage 3 1300 134.75
Stage 4 571
Total 7304 597
Rb vapor and two flux gate magnetometers, optical aspect sensor with computer, three
thermistors
Phase modulated 108.00 Mc XMTR; turnstile antenna (extended after nosecone ejection)
Wide band 108.00 Mc RCVRS and video tape recording

FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radars (skin track), doppler radar, motion picture cameras
RESULTS
No data due to rocket failure. AGC signals received to rocket breakup and from 136 to
146 seconds. Rocket broke up around 3rd stage BO. Complete tracking; lead target tracked
after breakup; 280 seconds of radar tabulated position and velocity data.
RE PORT S
225
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKE_r: Javelin (D-4)
Elevation #. Sealevel NASA No.: 8.08 GE
Longitude 75. 5°W Time: 2236 Z
Wallops No.: G4-384
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. P. Heppner (GSFC), Project Scientist; E. C. Pressly (GSFC) Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(I)Test electronic systems to be used in the PI4 magnetic field space probe. (2) Measure
magnetic fields and hydromagnetic waves between the base of the ionosphere and the inner
edge of the outer radiation belt. (3) Same experiment flown in 8.07 GE.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 90 °
Elevation 80 °
Burnout 5.2 4,945 1,793

Stage 1
Ignition 9.7 12,196 1,484
Stage 2 Burnout 13.7 2,630
18,301
Ignition 24.0 41,952 1,902
Stage 3 4,715
Burnout 28.7 54,966
Ignition 50.0 141,726 3,811
Stage 4 Burnout 95.1 485,916 13,142
Peak 616 709.0 st. mi.
Impact: Time 1206 secs , Range 291.7 n.ml. Azimuth N.A. Lat 41.4°N, Long 70.8°W
226

Payload 53
Extensions
Stage 1 4082 193
Stage 2 1298 134.75
Stage 3 1300 134.75
Stage 4 571
Total 7480 597
Rb vapor and two flux gate magnetometers, optical aspect sensor with computer, three
thermistors
Phase-modulated 108.00 Mc XMTR, turnstile antenna (extended after nosecone ejection)
Wide band 108.00 Mc RCVRS and video tape recording

FPS-16, 584 and MOD II radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
All experiments functioned normally. Good data was received. Telemetry excellent
throughout flight. Considerable azimuth flight deviation but excellent altitude performance;
azimuth heading was 43.8 ° (planned 90 °) at t = 95 seconds. Complete tracking; 181 seconds
of FPS-16 tabulated position and velocity data.
RE PORT S
See Reference E-2.
227
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation Sealevel NASA No.: 8.09 GI
Latitude 37.8°N Date: 13 June 1961
Wallops No. G4-568
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. E. Jackson (GSFC), Project Scientist;N. E. Peterson (GSFC), Vehicle Manager; J. C.

Seddon (GSFC) SSD
EXPERIMENT
Electron density and radio wave propagation phenomena detect and measurement of electro-
acoustic plasma oscillations test of single-station DOVAP facility.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 95°
Elevation 80°
Stage 1 Burnout 5.2 5,000 1,800

Ignition 9.7 12 _000 1_400
Stage 2 Burnout 12.9 20,000 2,600
Ignition 25.9 52,000 2,000
Stage 3 Burnout 29,1 62,000 5,200
Ignition 53.8 148_000 3,800
Stage 4 Burnout 94.0 420,000 13,030
Peak 513 539 st.mi.
92 °
Impact: Time 972 secs ,, Range 800 n. mi. , Azimuth
228

Payload 59 8.42 Tel. base plate
Extensions
Stage 1 4205 104.062 NEP
Stage 2 1308 60.437 FTF
Stage 3 1318 59.687 FT F
Stage 4 517 36.75 NEP
Total 7407
Telemetry FM (73.6 Mc)

12.3 Mc transmitter
73.6 transmitters
Electro-acoustic probe
Antenna opening mechanism, nosecone ejection mechanism

Single station DOVAP
Radar: FPS-16, MIT, MOD II
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Nosecone did not eject. Radar tracking adequate. No
telemetry data received. Payload electronics functioned properly but signals were too weak
due to failure of antenna deployment. SSD station had excellent results. Ionosphere ground
station performance was excellent.
RE PORT S
See Reference 1-21 and 1-20.
229
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 8.10 GI
Longitude 75.5 oW Time: 2002 Z
Wallops No. G4-567
GS FC
KEY PERSONNEL
J. E. Jackson (GSFC), Project Scientist;N. E. Peterson (GSFC), Vehicle Manager; J. C.

Seddon (GSFC) SSD
EXPERIMENT
Electron density and radio wave propagation phenomena detect and measurement of electro-
acoustic plasma oscillations test of single-station DOVAP facility.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation 81.8 _ (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 5.2 4_500 1_397

Ignition 9.7 10,950 1,511
Stage 2
Burnout 12.9 16,560 2,550
Ignition 25.9 44,275 2,407
Stage 3
.Burnout 29,1 55.870 4.585
Ignition 53.8 145,000 4,031
,=
354,065 11,370
Peak 486 450 st.mi.
230

59.25 8-2/5 Tel. base pl.

Payload
Extensions
Stage 1 4161.74 104-1/4 NEP
Stage 2 1333.13 75-1/4 NEP
Stage 3 1349.55 75-3/4 NEP
Stage 4 517.30 56-3/4 NEP
Total 7420.97
Telemetry FM (73.6 Mc)

12.3 mc transmitter
73.6 transmitters
Electro-acoustic probe
Antenna opening mechanism, nosecone ejection mechanism

Single station DOVAP
Radar: FPS-16, MIT, MOD II
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Telemetry data recovery good on 12.3 mc, poor on
73.6 mc. Radar tracking good. Antenna system test good. Electron density test good.
Electro-acoustic experiment failed due to failure of 73.6 Mc tel. Test of SSD station good.
RE PORT S
See References I-l, I-2, 1-14, 1-20.
231
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 8.13 IT

Wallops No. G4-627
DRTE
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. A. R. Molozzi (DRTE), Chief Scientist; N. E. Peterson (GSFC), Vehcile Manager
EXPERIMENT
To test mechanical and electrical characteristics of 150 ft antenna system. Observe the
effectiveness of a depolarizing potential.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: 90° Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth
Elevation 80 °
Stage 1 Burnout 5.2 5,000 1,700

Ignition 9.7 9,000 1 500
Stage 2 3 000
Burnout 12.9 20 500
Ignition 25.9 44,000 1,900
Stage 3 Burnout 29.1 58,800 4,800
Ignition 53.3 14.8,ooo 3,700
Stage 4 Burnout 93 12,900
405_000
Peak 557 560 st.mi.
Impact: Time 1047 secs , Range 713.8 n.mi. , Azimuth
232
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 8.13 IT

Payload 81 9.1 Ext. tube interface
Extensions
Stage 1 4140.11 104 NEP
Stage 2 1307.62 74.5 NEP
Stage 3 1321.55 74.5 NEP
Stage 4 514 36.8 NEP
Total 7364.28
Telemetry FM-PM (244.301 Mc)

DRTE transmitters (14 Mc) on way up. 4.0 Mc on stay down
Antenna deployment equipment
Nosecone ejection equipment
Yo-Yo despin mechanism, solar aspect sensors, magnetometers

DRTE ground station (13.998 Mc)
Tracking radars: FPS-16, Millsone Hill, MIT, MOD II
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Despin was from 600 rpm to 10 rpm. Complete
telemetry data recovery FM-PM, Faraday rotation -- complete radar tracking, by MIT,
MOD II Millstone Hill, Mass., FPS-16. One antenna deployed properly with the other
out only 76%. Electrical impedance and depolarizing were not measured. Excellent data
from Faraday rotation experiment.
REPORTS
233
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation z Sealevel NASA No.: 8.15 AI

2317 Z
Wallops No. G4-626
National Bureau of Standards, Central Radio Propagation Laboratory and Airborne

Instrument Laboratory
KEY PERSONNEL
R. W. Knecht (CRPL), Project Scientist; S. Russell (AIL), Project Engineer; N. E. Peterson

EXPERIMENT
Test of fixed-frequency topside sounder system. Scientific investigation of the ionosphere.

The determination of the height profile of electron density between 300 km and 800 km by
means of radio pulse soundings.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
E levation 80 °
Sta_e 1 Burnout 5.2 51000 1,800

Ignition 9.2 12,300 I,500
Stage 2 12.9 18 600
Burnout 3,000
Ignition 25.9 461000 21000
Stage 3 Burnout 29.1 60,900 5,000
Ignition 53.3 1531500 4,000
Stage 4 Bu rnout 94 429,000 14,900
Peak 590 633 st.mi.
103 °
234
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 8.15 AI

Payload 48 8-i/5 Ext. tube mtg face
Extensions
Stage 1 4198 104-3/16 NEP
Stage 2 1317 60-II/16 NEP
Stage 3 1317 60-1/4 FTF
Stage 4 514.25 36-15/16 NEP
Total 7394.25
Telemetry-FM/FM((244.3 Mc). Sounder transmitters (4.07 Mc and 5.97 Mc)

Nose ejection mechanism, antenna deployment mechanism
16 ft telescoping antenna poles (2)
FM ground station GSFC VAN

FM ground station TIPSY
FM ground station Cape Hatteras
Tracking radars: FPS-16, MIT, MOD II
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Telemetry--complete coverage from Wallops Island,

Bermuda and GE, Schenectady. Radar tracking good. Good data obtained on 6 Mc frequency
of the sounder and fair echoes were received on the 4 Mc frequency.
REPORTS
See References I-3, 1-16, 1-20.
235
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation zSealevel NASA No.: 8.17 AI

Latitude 37.8 _ N Date: 14 Oct. 1961
Longitude 75.5 ° W Time: 0426 Z
Wallops No. G4-686
NBS, CRPL and Airborne Instruments Laboratory
KEY PERSONNEL
R. W. Knecht (CRPL), Project Scientist;S. Russell (AIL), Project Engineer; N. E. Peterson

EXPERIMENT
Operate a topside sounder in the presence of disturbed ionospheric conditions, scientific

investigation of the ionosphere.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth NA
Elevation NA (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 5.2 4,500 1,800

Ignition 11 13,000 1,200
Stage 2 Burnout 14 19,500 2,800
Ignition 26 461000 21000
Stage 3 Burnout 29.5 60,000 4,600
Ignition 53.5 152,000 3,500
Stage 4 Burnout 94 420,000 13,500
Peak 610 656 st.mi.
236
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 8.17 AI

Payload 50.5 8-1/4 Fd ext. tube face
Extensions
Stage 1 4171 104-3/16 NEP
Stage 2 1316 60-3/8 FTF
Stage 3 1314 60-1/16 FTF
Stage 4 517.5 36-7/8 NEP
Total 7318.0
Telemetry--FM/FM (244.3 Mc). Sounder transmitters (4.07 Mc and 5.97 Mc)
Nose ejection mechanism, antenna deployment mechanism
16 ft telescoping antenna poles (2)
FM ground stations at Wallops Island, Chincoteague and Bermuda

FPS-16, MOD II, SCR 584, SPANDAR tracking radars
Ionospheres ground station
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete radar tracking. Complete telemetry data

recovery. Topside sounding equipment worked perfectly. DC ion trap operated until
telescoping squib-actuated sounding antennas were extended at T + 132 seconds, giving
only 12 seconds of useful ion trap data.
REPORTS
See Reference I-3, 1-17, 1-18, 1-20.
237
IDENTIFICATION

Wallops No. G4-696
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. E. F. Manring (GCA), Project Scientist; W. S. Smith (GSFC), Project Scientist; N. E.

Peterson, Jr. (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of winds, diffusivity and temperatures at 200 km and 400 km by observation of

sodium vapor ejected at these altitudes.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:90ON Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth
Elevation 7_° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Sta_e 1 Burnout 5.2 5,000 1,700

Ignition 9.7 II,000 1,400
Stage 2
Burnout 12.9 17.000 2. 500
Ignition 25.9 43,000 2,200
Stage 3
Burnout 29.1 56.000 4.500
Ignition 60 154,000 3,500
Stage 4 Burnout 101 10_275
345_000
Peak 377 268 st.mi.
238

Payload 157.6 15-1/3
Extensions
Stage 1 514.5 36-11/16 NEP
Stage 2 1326.09 75-1/2 Aft th. face
Stage 3 1336.09 75-1/8 NEP
Stage 4 4206.33 104-1/8 NEP
Total 7540.61
Nosecone ejection squib, 3 payload cylinders containing a mixture of iron oxide, aluminum
thermite and sodium
Tracking radars: FPS-16, IV[IT,MOD II,SCR 584, SPANDAR

Camera sites located at Wallops Island, Va., Dover Air Force Base, Andrews Air Force
Base, Camp A. P. Hill, Dam Neck Training site
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Good radar tracking. All sites, except Dam Neck
were clear and good photo coverage was obtained.
RE PORT S
239
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 8.23 GA

Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 10 Oct. 1961
Wallops No. G4-697
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
N. W. Spencer (GSFC), Field Director, H. A. Taylor, Jr. (GSFC), Project Scientist; N. E.

Peterson (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
To measure helium and hydrogen positive ions to 1000 km altitude. To measure electron
temperature and ion density, to measure aspect.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation 80 °
Burnout 4,500 1,750

Sta_e 1
Ignition 9.7 11_500 1_380
Stage 2 Burnout 17,_00 2,700
Ignition 25.0 43_500 17850
Stage 3
Burnout 29 52,500 4,550
Ignition 53.5 147_413 3_633
Stage 4 Burnout 96 424,084 12,710
Peak 570 960 km
91.1 °
Impact: Time 1056 secs , Range 635 n. mi. , Azimuth
240

Payload 109
Extensions
Stage 1 4155.62 104-1/8 NEP
Stage 2 1344.25 74- 5/16 FT F
Stage 3 1321.70 75 FTF
Stage 4 513.5 36-4/5 NEP
Total 7444.07

Radio frequency ion spectrometer, electrostatic probe, digitized sun sensor and a narrow
aperture earth telescope, Schoenstedt magnatometers
Giannini accelerometers
FM ground station, Wallops Telemetry Station

Tracking radars: FPS-16, SCR-584, MOD II
Optical cameras
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete telemetry data recovery, radar tracking

adequate. Ion spectrometer functioned well. Electron temperature probe functioned well.
Solar aspect systems functioned well.
REPORTS
See Reference A-46.
241
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Woomera, Australia ROCKET: Skylark
Latitude 31°S Date: 18 Sept. 1961
Longitude 137 o E Time: 1215 Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
A. Boggess (GSFC), Project Scientist
EXPERIMENT
To measure ultraviolet fluxes from stars in the southern hemisphere using ten telescopes
with photo multipliers and ion chamber detectors.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 288 °
Elevation 85 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 50 132,000 5900
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 120 st. mi.

t
242

Payload 300 95
Extensions
Stage 1 557
Stage 2 2338
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 3195 370
10 telescopes, magnatometers, telemetry PPM/AM
RESULTS
Rocket performance was good. Telemetry data was good. Satisfactory data was obtained,
although spin control and door ejection malfunctioned.
REPORTS
See Reference G-1.
243
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 31 °S Date: 4 Oct. 1961
Longitude 13 7 ° E Time: 1119 Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: o Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Azimuth - 313"
Elevation 85°
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2
Burnout 43 113,500 5600
IgnRion
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 121 st.mi.
Impact: Time. , Range , Azimuth
q
244

Payload 300 95
Extensions
Stage 1 557
Stooge2 2338
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 3195 370
RESULTS
Rocket performance was good. Telemetry data excellent. Good stellar signals ,_,ere obtained,
except for ethelene oxide chamber which did not survive.
REPORTS
See Reference G-I.
245
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation % Sealevel NASA No.: 9.03 GG
Latitude 31°S Date: 1 Nov. 1961
Longitude 137 ° E Time: 1756 Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 317 °
Elevation 85°
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 47
Burnout 128,00U 6000
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 120 st.mi.
q
246

Payload 300 95
Extensions
Stage 1 557
St a_, 2 2338
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 3195 370
RESULTS
Rocket performance was good. Door ejection was good, spin control was good. Pressuraza-
tion was lost on all but two of the photomultipliers, the ion chambers were saturated most
of the time, probably due to high voltage supply malfunction. About six stars were seen with
acetone and no.
RE PORT S
See Reference G-1.
247
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 31°S Date: 20 NOV, 19_1
Longitude 137°E Time: 1804 Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: 276 °
Azimuth (feet/second)
(seconds) (feet)
Elevation 85 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 45 14,000 5950
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 130 st.mi.
248

Payload 300 95
Extensions
Stage 1 557
Stage 2 2338
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 3195 370
I0 telescopes, magnatometers, telemetry PPM/AM
RESULTS
Rocket performance was excellent. Door ejection was good. Spin control functioned well.
Some stellar signals were received with acetone and NO, about 30 degrees across. The
constellation ORION was overhead during the flight.
REPORTS
See Reference G-I.
249
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Nike Cajun
Latitude 37,8°_ Date: 14 July 1960
Longitude 75.5°W Time: 0044:24.5 Z
Wallops No.: G2-308
GSFC and University of Michigan
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Nordberg (GSFC), Scientist; H. F. Allen (U of M), Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(1) Determine temperature, pressure, density and winds up to 100 km altitude by exploding
12 grenades during rocket ascent and rcording time and direction of sound arrival on an
array of sensitive ground microphones. (2) Test instrumentation for future Fort Churchill
firings.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
E levation 83.3 °
Burnout 3.4 5,000 33O0

Stage 1
Ignition 18.6 291258 830
Stage 2
Burnout 22,0 37,408 4819
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 73 17.3 st.mi.
250

Payload 6O 28 56.0
Nose tip
Extensions
St,_e 1
St agt: 2 265 96.6 Nose tip 163.1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1590 317
Nine 1 lb and three 2 lb grenades, three infrared flash detectors

DOVAP tracking transponder also transmitted FM/AM telemetry signal at 73.6 Mc
DOVAP F10A transponder (73.6 Mc), two pairs of DOVAP antennas
Six microphone sound ranging network, flash detectors

FM/AM stations
Single station DOVAP (36.8 Mc), FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track), single-station
ballistic camera
RESULTS
Apparent explosion of one grenade at T + 4.2 seconds caused failure of experiment. Telemetry
normal until payload exploded at 4.2 seconds. Low peak altitude due to high drag after pay-
load exploded. Complete radar tracking; DOVAP also out at 4.2 seconds; 78 seconds of
position and velocity radar tabulated data.
REPORTS
251
IDENTIFICATION

Wallops No. G2-580
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Smith (GSFC), Project Scientist; J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT q
Measurement of winds, temperatures, pressures and densities up to 100 km by means of
exploding 12 grenades during the ascent of the rocket.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth_ 103 °
Elevation 80.5 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 2O 1390
Stage 2 Burnout 23,4 5_G_
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
252

Payload 64 58
Extensions
L
Stage 1 1414 incl. 94 lbs lead in booster
Stage 2 202
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1680 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)

9 each 1 lb grenades
three infrared flash detectors
Single station DOVAP (73.6 Mc)

Tracking radars FPS-16, MOD II,584
Sound ranging network of 6 microphones
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. All grenades exploded. Good data recovery. Complete
tracking by DOVAP and FPS-16.
REPORTS
See References A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-27, A-30.
253
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37,8°N Date: 16 June 1960
Wallops No.: G2-310
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Nordberg (GSFC), Project Scientist; H. F. Allen (U of M), Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Determine temperature, pressure, density and winds up to 100 km altitude by exploding 12

grenades during the rocket ascent and recording time and direction of sound arrival on an
array of sensitive ground microphones.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation 83 °
3.1 4,300 3180

Stage 1 Burnout
19.5 1200
Ignition 38,000
Stage 2 5200
Burnout 22.5 65,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 155 60 st. mi.
112 °
Impact: Time 310 secs Range 19.5 n.ml. , Azimuth
254

Payload 6O 29.0 Nose tip 55.5
Extensions
Stage 1 1323.3
Stage 2 266.7 96.4 Nose tip 163.1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1590 317
Nine 1 lb and three 2 lb grenades, three infrared flash detectors

DOVAP T-10A transponder (73.6 Mc), two pairs of DOVAP antennas
FM/AM ground stations
Single station DOVAP (SSD) (36.8 Mc), radar (skin track); single station ballistic camera
RESULTS
Only one grenade exploded. Sound ranging equipment worked satisfactorily. Complete data
recovery until transponder failed. Peak altitude slightly below normal. Tracking: adequate
radar and ballistic camera tracking; DOVAP transponder signal deteriorated at 4.4 seconds
and was lost completely at 25 seconds.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
255
N,LBASOUNDING ROCKET SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation ::Sealevel NASA No.: 10.04 GA
Longitude 75.5 ° W Time: 0359:59.12 Z
Wallops No.: G2-311
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Nordberg (GSFC), Project Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager; H. F. Allen

(U of M), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
Determine temperature, pressure, density and winds up to 100 km altitude by exploding 12

grenades during the rocket ascent and recording time and direction of sound arrival on an
array of sensitive ground microphones.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting: 80'7 Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth
Elevation 82.5-_ (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 3.4 4,00O 32OO

Ignition 19.4 37,102 1267
Stage 2
Burnout 23.2 48,386 5O82
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 161 65.5 st. mi.
Impact: Time 320 secs , Range 25.2 n.ml , Azimuth 84 o
256

Payload 62 28 Nose tip 55.7
Extensions
Stage 1 1322.5
Stage 2 267.5 96.6 Nose tip 163.2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1590 317
Nine 1 lb and three 2 lb grenades; three infrared flash detectors

DOVAP T-10A transponder (73.6 Mc); two pairs of DOVAP antennas

FM/AM stations
Single station DOVAP (SSD) (36.8 Mc), FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track); single
station ballistic camera, motion picture cameras
RESULTS
Eight of 12 grenades exploded successfully. Good data was obtained up to 85 km. Adequate
data recovery. Complete DOVAP and FPS-16 tracking; 158 seconds of position and velocity
FPS-16 tabulated data. Rocket performance normal.
RE PORT S
See Reference A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-26, A-30.
257
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation L Sealevel NASA No.: 10.05 GA
Latitude 37.8 ° N Dat e: 20 Sept. 1960
Wallops No.: G2-428
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Nordberg (GSFC), Scientist; W. S. Smith (GSFC), Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager; H. F. Allen (U of M), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) Determine reason for failure of previous grenade experiment. (2) Qualify instrumentation
for subsequent series of flights to determine temperatures, pressures, densities and winds
up to 90 km altitude.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 80'
Elevation 83,7
Stage 1 Burnout 3.3

Ignition 19.6 29,708 740
Stage 2 Burnout 22.8 37 168 4660
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 60 12 st.mi.
Impact: Time 150 secs , Range 6.9 n.mi. Azimuth I00 _'
258

Extensions
Stooge 1 1322.5
[ Stage 2 267.5 96.6 Nose tip 163
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1590 317
Nine 1 lb grenades, three infrared flash detectors, long. and lat. accelerometers, yawbird,
temperature gages
DOVAP tracking transponder also transmitted telemetry FM/AM signal at 73.6 Mc
DOVAP T-10A transponder (73.6 Mc), two pairs of DOVAP antennas

FM/AM stations
Single station DOVAP (36.8 Mc), type 5 motion picture cameras, FPS-16, MOD II and 584
radars (skin track)
RESULTS
The experiment failed due to explosions of grenades at T + 4.5 seconds. Complete data re-
covery up to 4.5 seconds when payload exploded. Complete DOVAP tracking to impact,
transponder survived explosion; 50 seconds of position and velocity tabulated data. Low
peak altitude due to increased drag after payload exploded.
RE PORT S
See Reference A-27.
259
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation :: Sealevel NASA No.: 10.06 GA
Latitude 37.8 ° N Dat e: 14 Dec. 1960
Longitude 75.5_W Time: 1652 Z
Wallops No.: G2-429
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Nordberg (GSFC), Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC). Vehicle Manager; H. F. Allen (U of M),

Scientist: W. L. Long (GSFC), Wallops Engineer
EXPERIMENT
(1) Determine temperature, pressure, density and winds up to 100 km altitude by exploding
9 grenades during rocket ascent and recording time and direction of sound arrival on an
array of sensitive ground microphones. (2) Measure rocket acceleration and check timer
performance and grenade ejection.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 95'
Elevation 80 (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 3.35 4,000 3050

Ignition 20.1 37:821 1270
Stage 2 Burnout 50,531 5305
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 164 68.6 st. mi.
Impact: Time 380 sees , Range 39.1 n. ml , Azimutll 8 5"
260

Extensions
Stage ] 1414 With 94 lbs Ballast in Adapter
Stage 2 267.5 96.6 Nose tip 163.2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1682 317
Nine 1 lb grenades, three infrared flash detectors, long. and lat. accelerometers, instru-
ments to check timer performance and grenade ejection
DOVAP T-10A transponder 73.6 Mc, two pairs of DOVAP antennas

FM/AM stations
Single station DOVAP (36.8 Mc), FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track); Doppler
velocimeter, motion picture cameras
RESULTS
Six of the nine grenades exploded. Data is of limited value. Adequate data recovery.
Complete DOVAP and FPS-16 tracking; 172 seconds of positions and 140 seconds of velocity
FPS-16 tabulated data; 105 seconds of position DOVAP tabulated data. Rocket performance
normal.
REPORTS
See Reference A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-27.
261
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _:Sealevel NASA No.: 10.07 GA
Wallops No. G2-438
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Nordberg (GSFC), Project Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:9T _ Time Altitude Vertical Velocity

Azimuth_
(seconds} (feet) (feet/second)
Elevation 80 _
Stage 1 Burnout 3.5

Ignition 20.6 39,000 1520
Stage 2 5400
Burnout 23.8 49,576
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 181 81 st.mi.
Impact: Time 370 secs Range 26.1 n. ml. , Azimuth 108'
262

Payload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 1 1413 incl. 92.5 Ibs lead in booster 312
Stage __ 202.5 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1679.5 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)
9 each 1 Ib grenades
Tracking radars FPS-16, MOD II, 584
RESULTS
Rocket performance above predicted. All grenades except #12 exploded. Complete tracking
and data recovery.
REPORTS
See References A-20, A-21, A-22, A-23, A-24, A-25, A-3O.
263
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation :: Sealevel NASA No.: 10.08 GA
Longitude 75.5'1W Time" 0226 Z
Wallops No. G2-532
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
W. Nordberg (GSFC), Project Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 113
Elevation 83,7"
Stage 1 Burnout NA NA NA
Ignition 23.7 38,000 1000
Stage 2 Burnout NA 45,000 4600
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 147 52.3 st. mi.
Impact: Time 10 secs , Range 20 n.mi. , Azimuth 68 '1
264

Payload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 1 1414 incl. 94 lbs lead in booster
Stage 2 205.25
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1683.25 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted-- high roll rate. Complete tracking and data recovery.
All grenades except #11 were exploded. Good data recovery.
RE PORT S
265
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation : Sealevel NASA No.: 10.09 UA
Latitude 37.8'_N Date: 2 Nov. 1960
Wallops No.: G2-464
KEY PERSONNEL
M. Dubin (NASA Hdq.). Scientist; E. J. Schaefer (U of M), Scientist: L. M. Jones (U of M),

Scientist: D. W. Dembrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measure the neutral particle composition of major components of the atmosphere from 85 to
140 km by using a mass spectrometer covering mass numbers from 4 to 40. Same experiment
in 10.10 UA.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation 80
Ignition 21 45_821 1716
Stage 2 Burnout 24.4 57,_12 5_00
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 177 79.2 st. mi.
Impact: Time 360 sees , Range 45 n.mi. , Azimuth
266
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 10.09 UA

Payload 72
Extensions
Stage J
Stage 2 272 70-3/16 Aft thrust face
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1590 325
Paul Massenfilter mass spectrometer; evacuated "data cylinder" container

FM/FM (240.2 Mc); dipole antenna extended after "data cylinder" separation
FM/FM stations
FPS-16, MIT (Mainland), MOD II and 584 radars (skin track); fixed and motion optical
tracking (including cameras)
RESULTS
No results apparently due to failure of payload to separate. No data for same reason.
Rocket performance satisfactory. Adequate radar and camera tracking, 268 seconds of
position FPS-16 tabulated data.
RE PORT S
267
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation :: Sealevel NASA No.: 10.10 UA
Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 16 Nov. 1960
Wallops No.: G2-465
KEY PERSONNEL
M. Dubin (NASA Hdq.), Scientist: E. J. Schaefer (U of M), Scientist; L. M. Jones (U of M),

Scientist; D. W. Dembrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measure the neutral particle composition of major components of the atmosphere from 85 to
140 km by using a mass spectrometer covering mass numbers from 4 to 40. Same experiment in
10.09 UA.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation 80 °
Ignition 19.9 NA NA
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 190.5 94.7 st. mi.
Impact: Time 385 sees Range 53 n. mi. Azimuth 100 '_
268

Payload 72 45- 3/10 From tip 69-1/4
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2 272 70-3/16 From tail
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1590 325
Paul Massenfilter mass spectrometer; evacuated "data cylinder" container

FM/FM (240.2 Mc), dipole antenna extended after "data cylinder" separation, cheater antenna
FM/FM stations
FPS-16, MOD II, 584 and Millstone radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
No results apparently due to failure of payload to separate. No data for same reason.
Rocket performance above normal. Adequate FPS-16 tracking; 128 seconds of position
FPS-16 tabulated data.
RE PORT S
269
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37 8°N Date: 9 Dec. 1960
Wallops No.: G2-485
KEY PERSONNEL
M. Dubin (NASA Hdq.), Project Scientist;J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Scientist;D. W. Dembrow

EXPERIMENT
(1) Determine atmospheric winds and diffusivity between 70 and 135 km altitude by triangula-
tion photographs of twilight sunlit sodium vapor trail. (2) Determine temperatures by optical
measurements of "D" lines emitted by excited atoms in sodium cloud. (3) 10.12 was launched
during morning twilight.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 103.5 °
Elevation 80.1 o
Burnout 4507 3698

Stage 1
Ignition Did not ignite
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 67.0 15.1 st. mi.
Impact: Time 145 secs , Range 7 n.mi. , Azimuth 116'7
270

Payload 78 65.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1320 151
Stage 2 279 69-3/32 NEP 172.5
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1599 323.5
Sodium vaporizer containing 5 lbs sodium and 15 lbs thermite
Cameras at Wallops, Dover AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Andrews AFB and Dam Neck Naval
Station, interferometer and sodium absorption cells operated by French scientists at
Wallops
FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
No useful data was obtained. Second stage Cajun did not ignite due to faulty programmer
relay. Complete tracking; 143 seconds of position FPS-16 tabulated data.
REPORTS
See Reference A-9.
271
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No.: G2-486
KEY PERSONNEL
M. Dubin (NASA Hdq.), Project Scientist; J. F. Bedinger (GCA), Scientist; D. W. Dembrow

EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure atmospheric winds and diffusivity between 70 and 135 km altitude by triangula-
tion photographs of twilight sunlit sodium vapor trail. (2) Determine temperatures by optical
measurements of "D" lines emitted by excited atoms in the sodium cloud. (3) 10.11 CA was
launched during evening twilight.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 125 °
Elevation 79 °
Burnout 3 4,507 3698

Sta_e 1
Ignition 20.6 43,676 1655
Stage 2
Burnout 24.8 57.546 5480
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Bu r nout
Peak 190 90.9 st. mi.
Impact: Time 363 secs , Range 47.1 n.ml. , Azimuth 122"
272

Payload 78 65.4
Extensions
Stage 1 1515 79-5/8 NEP 151
Stage 2 281 69-5/16 NEP 172.5
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1796 323.5
Sodium vaporizer containing 5 lbs sodium and 15 lbs thermite
Cameras at Wallops, Dover AFB, Camp A. P. Hill, Andrews AFB and Dam Neck Naval
Station; interferometers and sodium absorption cells operated by French scientists at
Wallops
FPS-16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track), motion picture cameras
RESULTS
The sodium vapor was ejected over the altitude range of 70 to 135 km. All camera sites
acquired good data. Rocket performance good. Tracking adequate; 118 seconds of position
and velocity FPS-16 tabulated data.
REPORTS
See References A-I, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-9.
273
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Fort Churchill, Canada ROCKET: Nike Cajun
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 10.13 GE
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
C. E. Fichtel (GSFC), Scientist; L. R. Davis (GSFC), Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC),

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Study of major solar beam event starting 12 Nov. Determine flux, energy spectra and
angular distribution of beam particles during recovery phase; 5 db absorption on riometer
at liftoff. 10.24 GE, 10.15 GE and 10.16 GE fired into height of same solar storm.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 150 o
Elevation 84.5 o
Burnout 3.5 NA 3085

Stage 1
Ignition 19.7 NA 2855
Stage 2 6586
Burnout 23-1 NA
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Bu rnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 10.4 n.ml. , Azimuth 128 '_
274
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 10.13 GE

Payload 86.4 38.4 NC tip 70
Extensions
Stage 1 154.3
Stage 2 206 55.1 Front of head cap 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Ilford G-5 nuclear emulsions, Anton 302 Geiger counter, temperature sensor; 5 mg//cm 2 ZnS
scintillationcounter, 0.5 mg CsI scintillationcounter
Long. accelerometer, magnetometer
FM/FM (226 Mc), four 13-1/2" 30 ° sweep antennas
Parachute, SARAH beacon (243 Mc); dye markers
Riometer
FM/FM stations
S-band radar (skin track); sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
Aircraft with SARAH RCVR
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well and nuclear emulsion packages were recovered. Complete
data recovery. Event times and acceleration from telemetry indicated normal rocket per-
formance. Complete sound tracking. Emulsions recovered in good condition; aircraft
directed to impact area by SOTIM; SARAH signal picked up and recovery made t + 64 minutes.
RE PORT S
See References E-10, E-12, E-14, E-15.
275
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58.7°N Date: 17 Nov. 196Q
Longitude 93.8°W Time: 0_Q0;09 Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Study of major solar beam event starting 12 Nov. Determine flux, energy spectra and angular
distribution of the beam particles at midnight. Riometer absorption was 2 db at night and
5 db during previous and following daytimes.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 140 °
Elevation 84°
Stage 1 Burnout 3.43 NA 2912

Ignition 19.8 NA _420
Stage 2 Burnout _.2 NA 6101
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 10.4 n.ml , Azimuth 203 °
276

Extensions
Stage 1 1307.6
Stage 2 206 55.1 Front of head cap 154.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Ilford G5 nuclear emulsions, Anton 302 Geiger counter, 5 mg/cm 2 ZnS scintillation counter,
0.5 g/cm 2 CsI scintillation counter, temperature sensor
Parachute, SARAH beacon (243 Mc)
Riometer
FM/FM stations
S-band radar (skin track), sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
Helicopter with SARAH RCVR
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well and nuclear emulsion package was recovered. Event
times and acceleration from telemetry indicated normal rocket performance. Complete
data recovery. Complete radar and sound tracking; both impact points under mile apart;
radar tracked descending payload even though parachute wasn't metalized. Payload re-
covered in good condition at t + 9 hours; helicopter took off at t + 8-1/4 hours (delayed by
night clouds) and picked up SARAH signal at impact point.
RE PORT S
277
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58,7 °N Date: 12 Nov. 1960
Longitude 93.8 °W Time: 2 332:05 Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
distribution of the beam particles. Riometer saturated (> 15 db) at liftoff; 10.24 GE fired
earlier same day and 10.16 GE following day.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 130°

Ignition NA NA NA
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi
Impact: Time , Range 6.9 n.mi. , Azimuth _ 70 °
278

Extensions
Stage 1 1307.6 154.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Ilford G5 nuclear emulsions, Anion 302 C-eiger counter, temperature sensor, 5 mg/cm 2 ZnS
scintillation counter, 0.5 g/cm 2 CsI scintillation counter
FM/FM (222 Mc), four 13-1/2" 30 ° seeep antennas
Metalized parachute, SARAH beacon (243 Mc)
Riometer
FM/FM stations
Radar S-band (skin track); sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Complete data recovery. Rocket performance normal
based on event times and acceleration from telemetry. Complete sound tracking; radar
adequate. Emulsions not recovered; SARAH beacon failed, detected for only part of descent.
RE PORT S
See References E-7, E-8, E-10, E-11, E-12, E-16.
279
IDENTIFICATION
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
distribution of the beam particles. Riometer saturated ( " 15 db) at liftoff. 10.24 GE and
10.15 GE fired previous day same conditions.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 90 °
Elevation 86 °
Burnout 3.27 NA 3224

Stage 1
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
138 °
Impact: Time , Range 23.7 n.ml. , Azimuth
280

Extensions
Stage ] 1307.6 154.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Ilford G5 nuclear emulsions, Anion 302 Geiger counter, 5 mg/cm 2 ZnS scintillationcounter,
0.5 g/cm 2 CsI scintillationcounter, temperature sensor
Parachute, SARAH beacon 243 mc, dye markers
Riometer
FM/FM stations
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Emulsion packages were recovered. Complete data
recovery. Rocket performance normal based on event times and acceleration from telemetry.
Complete radar and sound tracking; SOTIM impact within 1 mile of actual. Payload re-
covered t + 48 minutes. Helicopter picked up SARAH signal during descent. Emulsions in
excellent condition.
RE PORT S
See References E-7, E-8, E-10, E-11, E-12, E-16.
281
IDENTIFICATION
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Solar beam study. This flight to be fired during a quiet period to check the recovery system,
to get information on the detectors and to acquire background data for comparison with solar
beam results.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Stage 1 Burnout 3.16 4,500 3700

Ignition 21.6 50,000 1700
Stage 2
Burnout _4.6 {;I,000 5300
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 169 76 st.mi.
Impact: Time 1080 secs , Range 23.4 n.ml. , Azimuth 160°
282

Payload 86.4 38.4 NC tip 7O
Extensions
Stage 1 1310 154.3
Stage 2 206 55.1 107

Front of head cap
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Temperature2
sensor,
.
Anton 302 Geiger
. .
counter, 5 mg/cm 2 ZnS scintillation counter, 0.5
g/cm CsI scintillation counter, Ilford G5 nuclear emulsions
FM/FM (121.0 Mc), four 13-1/2" 30 ° sweep antennas
Metalized parachute, SARAH beacon (243 Mc), dye markers
FM/FM stations
S-band radar (skin track)
Aircraft with SARAH RCVRS
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Emulsions were recovered. Complete data recovery.
Event times and acceleration data from telemetry indicated performance as predicted.
Surveillance radar obtained position on parachute but tracking radar couldn't pick it up
because of confusion with search aircraft. RCAF Otter homed on beacon and recovered
payload (excellent condition).
REPORTS
No reports issued.
283
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: I0.18 GE
Latitude 58.7°N Date: 22 July 1960
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
This flight to be made during an auroral type radio absorption event to examine intensity of
particles vs. altitude, to determine energy spectrum and angular distribution of electrons
and to determine if other particle types are present.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 130o
Elevation 86°
Burnout 3.1 4,500 3700

Stage 1
Ignition 23.2 50,000 1700
Stage 2 Burnout 26,1 61,000 5300
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 182 80 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 6.9 n.mi. , Azimuth 132°
284

Payload 86 38.4 NC tip 7O
Extensions
Stage 1 1310 154.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
I Total 1600 331.3
Temperature sensor, Anton 302 Geiger counter, 5 mg/cm 2 ZnS scintillation counter, 0.25
g/cm 2 CsI scintillation counter, Ilford G5 nuclear emulsions
Metalized parachute, SARAH beacon (243 Mc)
Riometer
FM/FM stations
Radars (2729 and 2931 Mc) (skin track)
Aircraft with SARAH RCVRS
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Adequate data recovery. Telemetry data indicated
rocket performed as predicted. Radar failed to track parachute. Recovery: Failed;
radio fixes obtained from telemetry stations but aircraft search delayed till daybreak.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
285
IDENTIFICATION
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
C. E. Fichtel (GSFC), Scientist; L. R. Davis (GSFC), Scientist;K. E. Ogilvie (GSFC),

Scientist; K. R. Medrow (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Solar beam experiment to determine particle flux and angular distribution vs. altitude during
a class 3 solar flare; 10.20 GE (identical experiment) flown same day.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 130 o Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Stage 1 Burnout 3.3 3,500 3750

Ignition 23 NA NA
Stage 2 Burnout 25°8 59,900 5125
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 170 75.7 st. mi.
Impact: Time Range ____14.8n.ml. , Azimuth 135 °
286

Payload 83 70.12
Extensions
i
Stage 1 1282 155
Stage 2 207.9 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1598.9 332.12
g/cm 2 CsI scintillation counter, Ilford 600 G5 nuclear emulsion package
Metalized parachute, SARAH beacon (243.0 Mc), dye markers
Ionosphere station (1-17 Mc), Riometer (30 Mc),

FM/FM stations
MPQ 18 (2810 Mc) and MPQ 12 (2860 Mc) radars (skin track), sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
u_1;,_,_,_f_,- _xTith ,qARAH RCVR
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Complete data recovery; good signal strength to 430
seconds (cont. after impact). Telemetry records indicated normal rocket performance.
Adequate sound tracking. Radar did not pickup rocket. Helicopter recovered payload 3
hours after launch. Payload showed no damage.
REPORTS
See Reference E-9.
287
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 58,7°_N Date: 3 Sept. 1960
Longitude 93.8°W Time: 1729Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
C. E. Fichtel (GSFC), Scientist; L. R. Davis (GSFC), Scientist; K. E. Ogilvie (GSFC),

EXPERIMENT
Solar beam experiment to determine particle flux and angular distribution vs. altitude during
a class 3 solar flare. 10.19 GE (identical experiment) flown same day.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:

Stage 2
Burnout 26.8 NA 5700
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
288

Payload 83 70
Extensions
Stage 1 1310.5 155
Stage 2 206 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1599.5 332.2
g/cm 2 CsI scintillation counter, Ilford 600 G5 nuclear emulsion package
Long accelerometer, magnetometer
Ionosphere station 1-17 mc; Riometer (30 Mc),

FM/FM stations
MPQ 18 (2810 Mc) and MPQ 12 (2860 Mc) radar (skin track), sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
Helicopters with SARAH RCVRS
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Complete data recovery, good telemetry with good
signal strength to 430 seconds. Telemetry records indicated normal rocket performance
and payload descent. Adequate sound tracking. Radar did not pickup rocket. Payload not
recovered; beacon failed shortly after predicted impact.
RE PORT S
See Reference E-3, E-8, E-9.
289
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58,7°_q Date: 27 Sept. 1960
Longitude 93.8°W Time: 1444:12.7 Z
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
C. E. Fichtel (GSFC), Scientist; L. R. Davis (GSFC), Scientist; K. E. Ogilvie (GSFC),

EXPERIMENT
Solar beam study. Determine particle type, flux and energy spectrum of the particles
producing a polar cap absorption event.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:

Ignition 22.56 50,000 1700
Stage 2
Burnout 25.60 61.000 5300
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 180 80 st.mi.
290
_,OCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 10.21 GE

Payload 83 33.4 Nose tip 70
Extensions
Stu_e 1 1311
Stage 2 206 55.1 Head cap 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331
Thermistor, GM counter, two scintillation counters, Ilford G5 emulsions

Riometer
FM/FM stations
Radars (2729 and 2931 Mc) (skin track), sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Emulsions were recovered. Poor data recovery. Camp
station obtained no signal and launch station lost power from 113.5 to 296 seconds. Acceler-
ometer and magnetometer data showed rocket performed as predicted. Complete radar
tracking. Radar impact point coincided with PL recovery point. Recovery successful;
helicopter homed on beacon for recovery.
REPORTS
See Reference E-13.
291
IDENTIFICATION

GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Determine flux, composition and energy spectra of the particles causing an auroral absorp-
tion event for which the absorption detected on the riometer was greater than 1 db. 10.23 GE
fired later into same aurora.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 110 °
Elevation 84-5 °

Ignition 22 1700
50_000
Stage 2 5200
Burnout 26.5 55,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
120 °
292

Extensions
Stage 1 1308 154.3

r---
Stage _ 206 55.1 Front of head cap 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Parachute, SARAH beacon 243 Mc) dye markers
Riometer
FM/FM stations
Radar S-band (skin track), sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
H ',_,-,;;_+h SA_RAH RCVR
RESULTS
Analysis of event times and acceleration from telemetry indicated rocket performed as
predicted. Complete sound tracking; sound impact within 1 mile of actual. Helicopter re-
covered payload t + 3-1/2 hours; nuclear emulsions in excellent condition.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
293
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation 70 ft NASA No.: 10,23 GE
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
(A) Determine flux, composition, angular distribution and energy spectra of the particles
causing an auroral absorption event for which the maximum absorption detected on the
riometer was greater than 1 db. (B) Compare results with 10.22 GE fired earlier into
center of same aurora.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 110 °
Elevation 84.5 °
Burnout 3.5 3,900 4100

Stage 1
22 50,177 1700
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout 26.5 55.000 5200
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
Impact: Time370 secs , Range 17.4 n.ml. , Azimuth 120°
294

Extensions
Stage I 1310 154.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Parachute, SARAH beacon (243 Mc), dye markers
Riometer
FM/FM stations
RESULTS
No telemetry data obtained. Emulsions were recovered. XMTR failed at 2.5 seconds.
Rocket performance normal. Complete sound tracking; sound impact within 1 mile of actual.
Helicopter recovered PL t + 4-1/3 hours, emulsions in good condition.
REPORTS
No. reports issued.
295
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58,7°N Date: 12 Nov 1960
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL

Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
angular distribution of the beam particles. Riometer indicated absorption greater than
15 db during firing; 10.15 GE fired later same day.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 125 o
Elevation 85 o
Burnout 4.0 3,600 4100

Stage 1
Ignition NA NA NA
Stage 2 5200
Burnout 27,0 55,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
296

Extensions
Stage 1. 1310 154.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3

t
Metalized parachute, SARAH RCVR (243 Mc), dye markers
Riometer
FM/FM stations
Helicopter with SARAH RCX.CR
RESULTS
Event times and acceleration from telemetry indicated rocket performed as predicted.
Complete radar and sound tracking. Payload recovered t + 1 hour; helicopter picked up
SARAH signal by using radar and sound tracking data.
RE PORT S
297
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation ._ Sealevel NASA No.: 10.25 CI

Latitude 37,8°N Date: 8 Dec. 1960
Wallops No.: G2-488
KEY PERSONNEL
R. E. Bourdeau (GSFC), Project Scientist; D. W. Dembrow (GSFC) Vehicle Manager;

L. G. Smith (GCA), Scientist
EXPERIMENT
(1) Measure electron density and electron temperature in the ionosphere by the Langmuir
double probe technique. (2) Determine the influence of the telemetering transmitter on the
electron measurements.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 106 °
Elevation 81 o
Ignition 20.5 43,509 1603
Stage 2
Burnout 23.9 56.396 5768
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Impact: Time 379 secs , Range 17 n.mi. , Azimuth 50°
298
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA NO. 10.25 CI

63 67
Payload
Extensions
Stage 1 1310 154.3
Stage 2 201 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1574 324

I.
Langmuir probe using nose tip and side electrodes, long. and lat. magnetometers
FM/FM (231.4 Mc), two radial quadraloop antennas
FM/FM stations
FPS--16, MOD II and 584 radars (skin track), optical tracking including motion picture cameras
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Complete data recovery to impact. Rocket performance
excellent. Complete tracking; 122 seconds of position FPS-16 tabulated data.
RE PORT S
See Reference I-7.
299
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58.7°_ Date: 18 Nov. 1960
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
C. E. Fichtel (GSFC), Project Scientist;L. R. Davis (GSFC), Project Scientist; E. C. Pressly

EXPERIMENT
distribution of the beam particles during nighttime recovery. During flight riometer absorp-
tion was 1.4 db. Reading was about 3 db just before recovery began.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 130 °
Elevation 86 ° __
Burnout 3.5 NA 2772

Stage 1
Stage 2 Burnout 26,3 NA 5715
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 19.2 n.ml. , Azimuth 182 °
3OO

Extensions
Stage 1 1308 154.3
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600 331.3
Ilford G5 nuclear emulsions; Anton 302 Geiger counter, 5 mg/cm 2 ZnS scintillation counter,
Riometer
FM/FM stations
Helicopter with S2_A_.AH RCVB_.
RESULTS
Event times and acceleration from telemetry indicated normal rocket performance. Com-
plete radar and sound tracking; both impact points under mile apart. Payload sighted and
recovered following day. Helicopter couldn't pick up SARAH signal although camp telemetry
station received it during descent.
REPORTS
301
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58.7°N Date: 18 Nov, 1950
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
C. E. Fichtel (GSFC), Project Scientist; L. R. Davis (GSFC), Project Scientist; E. C. Pressly

EXPERIMENT
angular distribution of the beam particles during last phase of event.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 40 o
Sta_e 1 Burnout 2.9 4,508 3698

Ignition 22 50_ 177 1700
Stage 2 Burnout 25.2 60,480 5191
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
I
Peak 170 80 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range 14.8 n.ml , Azimuth 119 °
9
302

I Payload 86.4 38.4 NC tip 70
I Extensions
I SLage 1 1307.6 i54.3
Stage 3
Stage 4 I
I
Total 1600 I 331.3
I
llford G5 nuclear emulsions, Anion 302 Geiger counter, 5 mg/cm 2 ZnS scintillation counter,
0.5 g/cm 2 Csl scintillation counter, temperature sensor
Riometer
FM/FM stations
S-brand radar (skin track), sound tracking stations (SOTIM)
RESULTS
All instrumentation functioned well. Complete data recovery. Event times and acceleration
from telemetry indicated normal rocket performance. Complete sound tracking. Recovery
unsuccessful. Impact point predicted by SOTIM; SARAH signal picked up during descent
but not after impact.
REPORTS
303
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37,8°N Date: 6 May 1961
Wallops No.: G2-553
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher
Azimuth _etting: 103 ° Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
Elevation 80.5 o (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Sta_e 1 Burnout NA NA NA
Ignition 18 34,400 1460
Stage 2
Burnout 21.5 5321
44,910
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Peak 170 71.9 st. mi.
304

Payload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 1 1414 incl 94 lbs lead in booster 154
Stage 2 200 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1678 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking and good data recovery. All 12
grenades exploded.
REPORTS
305
NASASOUNDING
ROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation z Sealevel NASA No.: 10.29 GA
Wallops No.: G2-610
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 80
Elevation .... 77 ° (seconds) (feet) (feet/second)
Stage 1 Burnout 3.2 (est) 4,000 (est) 3050 (est)

Ignition 19 35,000 1430
Stage 2 Burnout 21.6 45,500 5284
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4
Burnout
Impact: Time 340 secs , Range 38.6 n.ml , Azimuth 92 °
306

Payload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 1 1413 incl 93 ibs lead in booster 154
Stage 2 203 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1680 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking by radar and DOVAP. Programmer

stopped with the explosion of 3rd grenade. Two data points, under 50 km available from
this flight.
REPORTS
307
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37.8 _N Date: 13 July 1961
Wallops No.: G2-611
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azinmth 93
Elevation__ 78.2
Stage 1 Burnout 4 (est) 4,000 (est) 3050 (est)

Ignition 20.5 34,900 12 50
Stage 2 Burnout 23.7 49,283 5510
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
124 °
308

Payload 64 58
Exfensions
St,_e 2 201 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1678 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking and data recovery. All 12 grenades
exploded.
REPORTS
309
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No.: G2-637
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 1230
Elevation 78.5
Stage I Burnout 4 (est) 4,000 (est) 3050 (est)

Ignition 19.3 37,500 1450
Stage 2 Burnout 22.4 47,073 5445
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 155 62.8 st. mi.
310

Payload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 2 202 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1679 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Complete tracking by radar and SS DOVAP. 10 of

12 grenades exploded. Data to 77 km.
REPORTS
311
IDENTIFICATION

Wallops No.: G2-638
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of winds, temperatures, pressures and densities up to I00 km by means of

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 86
Elevation_ 75.5
Stage 1 Burnout 3 (est) 4,000 (est) 3050 (est)

Ignition 21.5 40,700 1260
Stage 2 5512
Burnout 2_}.7 48,751
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 175 77 st.mi.
114 °
312

Payload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 1 1414 incl 94 ibs lead in booster 154
Stage 2 201.4 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1679.4 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking and data recovery. All grenades ex-
ploded as programmed.
REPORTS
313
iDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37,8°N Date: 5 April 1961
Wallops No. : G2- 551
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth .... 130 °
Elevation 77 °

Ignition 19.5 36,000 1300
Stage 2 Burnout 5394
22.4 46,880
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 167 72.2 st. mi.
314

P_tyload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 2 203.5 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1690.5 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete tracking FPS-16 radar. DOVAP transponder

failed at launch. Sound ranging records indicate 7 grenades exploded.
RE PORT S
315
NASASOUNDING
ROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37.8 ° l_ Date: 27 April 1961
Wallops No.: G2-552
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth_ 100
Elevation 83 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition Did not fire
Stage 2 Burnout
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 55 10.9 st.mi.
Impact: Time 128 secs , Range 8.3 n.mi. , Azimuth I00°
316
ROCKET INFORMATION
NASA No. 10.34 GA
Weight Center of Grav_y Center of Gravity Length

P ay load 64 58
J Ex-t ensions
Stage 1 1413 incl 93 Ibs lead in booster 154
Sta_. 2 203.3 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1680.3 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)

RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Second stage did not ignite. 11 of 12 grenades exploded.
Test objectives not obtained.
REPORTS
No reportpublished.
317
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No.: G2-553
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azinmth 106°
Elevation 81 °
21.24 40,000 1148
Stage 2 Ignition
Burnout 24,5 48,595 5434
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
318

Payload 64 58
I Extensions
Stage 1 1414 incl 94 Ibs lead in booster 154
St ag,_ 2 202.2 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1680.2 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Radar tracking adequate. All grenades exploded at
time of first grenade explosion. No data recovery.
RE PORT S
319
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No.: G2-680
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT
To measure temperature, pressure, densities and winds up to 100 km by exploding 11

grenades during the ascent of the rocket. A mylar inflatable sphere will be ejected at peak
altitude to measure density from 100 km and wind from 60 km during its descent.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 108 °
Elevation 80.3 o

Ignition 21.8 35,559 942
Stage 2 Burnout 25,2 44,482 4942
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 149 55 st.mi.
G
320

i
39.3 58
Payload
E_ensions
Stage ] 1424.75 79.5 NEP 154
Stage 2 224.5 54 NEP 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1688.55 317
SS DOVAP (73.6 Mc)
1 inflatable sphere
Telemetry FM ground station (73.6 Mc), SS DOVAP (73.6 Mc)

Sound ranging network-- 6 microphones
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Five grenades exploded between 38 and 65 km. A 4 ft
inflatable sphere was ejected at 85 km and tracked down to 100,000 ft. Good comparative
data was obtained.
RE PORT S
321
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No.: G2- 703
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
EXPERIMENT

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 113 °
Elevation 81 °

Ignition 16.9 31,950 1550
Stage 2
Burnout ZO._ 43.533 5441
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
322

Payload 64 58
Extensions
Stage 1 1421.69 incl 94 lbs lead in boost 154
Stage 2 223 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1708.69 317
DOVAP (73.6 Mc)


RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Payload exploded at about 48 seconds. Complete

radar tracking. Grenade No. 3 caused explosion of remaining grenades. Data obtained to
approximately 50 km.
REPORTS
Noreportspublished.
323
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 15 March 1961
Wallops No.: G2-309
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorg-nit(GSFC), Chief Scientist; D. Dembrow (GSFC), Coordinator; J. A. Sterhardt

EXPERIMENT
To flight test new Nike Cajun hardware, consisting of Nike fins, Cajun fins and Nike Cajun
adapter.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 83 o Time Altitude Vertical Velocity
O
Elevation 77v __
Ignition 17.6 36_000 1600
Stage 2
Burnout 21,3 48,014 5752
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
324

Extensions
Stage 1 1321 60 FTP 134- 5/8
Stage 2 201.3 58-3/4 MPL 107-1/8
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1579
Lateral magnetometer, pitch-yaw gage, long. accelerometer, fintemp. gages (2)
Telemetry-- FM ground station

Radar tracking--FPS-16, 584, MOD II
Cameras
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar tracking adequate. Telemetry data adequate.

Test was successful and new hardware is considered suitable.
REPORTS
See References T-7, T-8.
325
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 10.50 UA

Wallops No.: G2-577
KEY PERSONNEL
H. F. Schulte (U of M), Chief Scientist; L. M. Jones (U of M), Project Director, J. A.

Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of upper atmosphere density, temperature and pressure with U of M 7 inch

diameter falling sphere system and with mylar inflatable spheres, one 3' diameter, one 4'
diameter and tracked by radar. Comparison of the two measurments will be made.
FLIGHT INFORMATION

Azimuth
Elevation 77 °
Burnout NA NA NA
Stage 1
Ignition 17 38,500 2300
Stage 2
Burnout 20.5 49,3 57 60 51
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 187 93.3 st. mi.
Impact: Time NA , Range 52.1 n.mi. , Azimuth NA
326
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 10.50 UA

Payload 56
Extensions
Stage 1 1364
Stage 2 203
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1623 300
Telemetry PPM (400 Mc)

One 7" diameter sphere with accelerometers and telemetering
Two inflatable spheres --passive- reflective
Sphere ejection system
Telemetry--U of M ground station (400 Mc)
Radar tracking -- FPS- 16, 584, MOD II,doppler
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete radar tracking of all spheres. Telemetry

data recovery adequate.
RE PORT S
See Reference A-42.
327
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37,8 ° N Date: 18 Aug. 1961
0306 Z
Longitude 7 5.5 °W Time:
Wallops No.: G2-682
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. L. G. Smith (GCA), Chief Scientist; J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of electron density and electron temperature in the lower ionosphere under
nighttime conditions using the Langmuir probe technique.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 105 °
Elevation 81.7°
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 17.5 36,500 1800
Stage 2 Burnout _0._ 48,326 6033
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 185 88 st.mi.
Impact: Time 365 secs , Range 75.6 n.mz. , Azimuth 940
328
ROCKETINFORMATIOH NASA No. 10.51 CI

Payload 58 65.5
] Extensions
_ Stage 1 1334 75-1/4 NEP 149.7
Stage 2 199 48-3/8 NEP 107.1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1591 322.2

Two Langmuir probes (nose and side electrodes)
Two magnetic aspect sensors
Two thermistors
Explosive bolt umbilical disconnect fitting

Radar tracking
RESULTS
Rocket performance above predicted. Complete telemetry data recovery. Complete radar
tracking. Excellent data obtained from Langmuir probes. The magnetic aspect and tem-
perature measurements and the commutator operated perfectly. Good temperature data was
obtained from the thermistors.
REPORTS
See References I-7, I-8, 1-36.
329
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37 8°N Date: 27 Oct. 1961
Wallops No.: G2-685
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. L. G. Smith (GCA), Chief Scientist; J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of electron density and electron temperature in the lower ionosphere under
nighttime conditions using the Langmuir probe technique.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 97 o
Elevation 76.6 o
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 17.5 1900
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
330
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 10.52 CI

Payload 58 65.5
Extensions
Stage 1 1334.5 75- i/4 NEP 149.7
Stage 2 202 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1594.5 322.2

Two Langmuir probes (nose and side electrodes)
Two magnetic aspect sensors
Two thermistors
Explosive bolt umbilical disconnect fitting

Radar tracking
RESULTS
Rocket performance above predicted. Complete telemetry data recovery. Complete radar
tracking. Excellent data were obtained from the nose probe of the structure of the "D" and
lower"E" region. The side probe did not give significant data.
RE PORT S
See References I-7, I-8, 1-36.
331
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No.: G2-621
KEY PERSONNEL
E. J. Schaefer (U of M), Chief Scientist; J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
To measure upper air density and composition from 95 km to peak altitude using a
Paul Massenfilter.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 80 o
Elevation 79°
Stage 1 Burnout
24 49,700 2000
Ignition
Stage 2 5522
Burnout 27.3 59,086
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
332
Weight Center of Gravity Ce_er of Gravity Length

Payload 72.5 23.38 Thrust face 69
Extensions
Stage 1 1320 75 NEP 148.9
Stage 2 202 48.69 NEP 107.1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1594 325.1
Telemetry FM/FM (240.2 Mc), two BRL shroud antennas
Nosecone and cannister ejection mechanism
Paul Massenfilter and supporting circuitry

RESULTS
Rocket performance above predicted. Complete telemetry data recovery. Adequate radar
tracking. Nosecone and cannister did not eject and no useful data was obtained.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
333
IDENTIFICATION
Wallops No.: G2-622
KEY PERSONNEL
E. J. Schaefer (U of M), Chief Scientist; J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
To measure upper air density and composition from 95 km to peak altitude using a Paul
Massenfilter.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 115.5 °
Elevation 76.5 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 17 37,500 1830
Stage 2 5810
Burnout 20.2 48,741
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
118 °
Impact: Time 360 secs , Range 65.1 n. mi. , Azimuth
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ROCKET INFORMATIOH NASA No. 10.57 UA

~..
Payload 72.5 45.62 Nose tip 69
Extensions
Stage 1 1323 74.88 NEP 148.9
Stage 2 203 48.63 NEP 107.1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1598.2 99.8 NEP 325.1
Telemetry FM/FM (240.2 Mc), two BRL shroud antennas

Nosecone and cannister ejection mechanism
Paul Massen filter and supporting circuitry

RESULTS
Rocket performance above predicted. Complete radar tracking. Power loss at T + 6.1
seconds caused failure of telemetry. No data was obtained.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
335
IDENTIFICATION

1954 Z
Longitude 75,5°W Time:
Wallops No.: G2-772
KEY PERSONNEL
N. W. Spencer (GSFC), Project Scientist; L. H. Brace (U of M), Chief Scientist; J. A.

EXPERIMENT
To test thermal coating of SiO coated surfaces.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth_ 102 o
Elevation 75 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 17 37,000 1900
Stage 2 5750
Burnout 22 58:200
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
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ROCKETINFORMATION
NASA No. 10.64 GA

Payload 74.5 65
Extensions
Stage 1 1331.21 74-3/8 NEP 149.7
Stage 2 199 48- 5/8 NEP 107.1
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1604.71 321.8

Two S-L type electron temperature probe electronic unit
Six SiO coated electron temperature probes
Door opening mechanism

Tracking radars-- FPS-16, MOD If,Spandar, MIT
Ionosonde
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Complete telemetry data recovery. Complete radar

tracking, 584, FPS-16, MOD II, Spandar. All scientific objectives were fulfilled.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
337
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation -_ Sealevel NASA No.: 10.72 NA
Latitude 37.8°N Date: 18 Nov 1961
Wallops No.: L2-688
Langley Research Center, Langley Field, Va.
KEY PERSONNEL
R. A. Hord (LRC), Project Scientist; H. B. Tolefson (LRC), Project Scientist; W. E.

Lanford (LRC), Experimenter
EXPERIMENT
To obtain a persistent and visible light emission at altitudes of 100 and 107.5 km. through
the release of vaporous bismuth into the atmosphere.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth No data
Elevation No data
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout No data availal _le
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 88 st.mi.
Impact: Time , Range , Azimuttl
338
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 10.72 NA

Payload
.L
Extensions
Stage 1 No data
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total
Vaporous bismuth
Photographic stations
RESULTS
Rocket performance was satisfactory. Bismuth vapor was released at approximately 110 km
and 120 km. The photographic station had clear viewing and reported good results.
REPORTS
No reports issued.
339
IDENTIFICATION
Elevation _ Sea.level NASA No.: 10.74 GI

Latitude 37.8 o N Date: 21 Dec. 1961
Longitude 7 5.5 °W Time: 2131 Z
Wallops No.: G2-744
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. J. A. Kane (GSFC), Project Scientist; J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Measurement of electron density and electron collision frequency under undisturbed

conditions. Positive ion conductivity will also be measured.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 9_6 °
Elevation 76.5 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 18 35,400 28OO
Stage 2
Burnout 20.S 45.382 5121
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 153 62 st.mi.
340
ROCKETINFORMATION NASA No. 10.74 G!

Payload 95.5 79.5
Extensions
Stage 1 1329.66 75 NEP 154
Stage 2 200 48.5 NEP 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1625.16 335.8

Faraday rotation receiver (4900 kc)
Differential absorption receiver (3030 kc)
Nose probe, impedance probe oscillator,solar aspect sensor
Antenna door operating mechanism-- 2 Raymond 10' antenna
Telemetry ground station (240.2 Mc)

Transmitter (3030 kc)
Transmitter (4900 kc)
Tracki_ig radar: FPS-16, 584, MOD lI, Spandar
RESULTS
Rocket performance below predicted. Rocket went into flat spin. Complete telemetry data
recovery. Complete radar tracking. All electronic instruments worked as expected. Due
to low spin rate electron density probe antennas did not deploy properly.
RE PORT S
See Reference E-24.
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NASASOUNDING
ROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 58,7°N Date: 10 Dec. 1961
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. K. Ogilvie (GSFC), Project Scientist; Dr. C. Fichtel (GSFC), Project Scientist; J. A.
EXPERIMENT
To obtain background information on auroral zone radiations in the principal energy region.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth____ 124°
Elevation 88 °

Ignition 21.4 50,000 1700
Stage 2 Burnout 5300
24._ 61,000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 82 st.mi.
Range 21.9 n. ml , Azimuth 141 °

Impact: Time 370 secs
342

Payload 84 38.4 Nose tip 70
Extensions
Stage l 1279.5 154.3
Stage 2 201 55.1 FHC 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1564.5 331.3

SARAH beacon (243 Mc), temperature sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer, anton 302
Geiger counter, ZnS scintillation counter, CsI scintillation counter. Ilford G-5 and G-2 nuclear
emulsions. Parachute recovery package.
Telemetry ground station, SARAH receivers

Radar tracking, SARAH beacon
Ionosphere ground station, sound ranging network
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Telemetry data recovery adequate. Radar tracking

adequate. All electronic instrumentation functioned well. Nuclear emulsion were recovered
in good condition. All recovery aids functioned well.
RE PORT S
No report issued.
343
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Pacific Missile Range ROCKET: Journeyman (D8)
Point Arguello, Calif.
Elevation ._ Sealevel NASA No.: 11.01 GE (NERV)
Latitude 34,7 o N Date: 19 Sept. 1960
PMR No.: SL-29-60
GSFC and Florida State University
KEY PERSONNEL
J. E. Naugle (GSFC), Project Scientist; C. F. Fichtel (GSFC), Project Scientist; C. E.

Campbell (GSFC), Rocket Vehicle Manager; Prof. Debusque (FSU), Spore Expert; R. A.
Christiansen (PMR), Engineer
EXPERIMENT
Primary objective -- Measure flux, energy spectra and composition of inner Van Allen
radiation belt by recovering nuclear emulsions. Secondary objectives-- (1) Determine
radiation effect on biological material (spores), (2) Increase the state of the art technology
for reentry and recovery of small space vehicles.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 193°
Elevation 83 °
Stage 1 Burnout 28.1 46,814 2,948

Ignition 37 68,351 2,476
Stage 2 Burnout 43,5 90,000 4,460
Ignition 43.5 90_000 4,460
Stage 3 Burnout 50.4 132,240 8,618
Ignition 57 191,000 9,233
Stage 4 Burnout 103.1 717,000 17,000
Peak 830 1171 st.mi.
Impact: Time 1700 secs , Range 1159 n.ml. , Azimuth Coordinates 15.3°N, 126.4°W
344

Payload 12 5.16 15.54 Nose tip
Extensions
Stage 1 see total
Stage 2, 3, 4& PL 6,396 383 Nose tip 482.85
Stage 3, 4 & PL 2,475 154 Nose tip 295.25
Stage 4 & PL 647 48 Nose tip 114.65
Total 13,927 503 Nose tip 751.75
Stack of twenty one G-5 nuclear emulsions with programmed rotation in retractable cylinder,
three packages of mold spores inside recovery vehicle
C-band radar beacon
Radar reflective parachute, UHF radio beacon, flashing light; sea dye markers
FPS-16 radars (C beacon and skin track) at Pt. Arguello and San Nicholas Is.,Bowen
acceleration cameras, impact prediction system using tracking data, motion picture cameras
Two WV-2 aircraft with UHF direction finder and APS20 radar;
......
• uxe_ u=_.,#c.o_-_*
...... mud one do_trnyer
.... tender (lst Fleet) with DF and radar
RESULTS
All experiments functioned well. Completely successful, recovery vehicle contacted during
descent and recovery made by t + 3 hours. Rocket vehicle performance excellent. Impacted
within pre-flight predicted nominal area. Excellent performance by impact prediction system
using tracking data, 124 seconds of position and velocity FPS-16 tabulated data.
REPORTS
See Reference E-6.
345
IDENTIFICATION
Pacific Missile Range, Point
LAUNCH SITE: Arguello, Calif. ROCKET: Journeyman
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: i 1.04 GB
Florida State University, AEC, University of Bern Switzerland, GE, GSFC, Ames Research
Center
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. R. Young (Ames), Project Scientist; D. Kniffen (GSFC), Project Scientist; O. Berg
(GSFC), Project Scientist; C. E. Campbell (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
E XPERIMENT
To make biological dosimetry evaluations of the inner Van Allen belt. To make nuclear
emulsion studies. To record, collect and recover extraterrestrial interplanetary matter,
to measure absorbed dose of ionizing radiation encountered in flight.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 193 ° N
Elevation 83 o __
Stage 1 Burnout 26.95 40,895 2,874

Ignition 36.7 67,000 2,571
Stage 2 Burnout 44.95 95,449 5,073
Ignition 45.45 97,939 5,336
Stage 3 Burnout 52.45 148,745 8,494
Ignition 56.2 179,749 8,445
Stage 4
Burnout 102.2 16,271
708,928
Peak 828 1115.9 st. mi.
Impact: Time 1595.7 secs Azimuth NA_ Lat. 28.5N,

, Range
long. 129.6W
346
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 11.04 GB

Payload 135 42.3
Extensions
Stage 1 9,811.9 619.1 Nose 268.9
Stage 2 1,871.9 382.6 Nose 187.6
Stage 3 1,860.5 204.3 Nose 194.4
Stage 4 562.5 51.53 Nose 53.1
Total 14,241.8 506.45 746.3
Emulsion experiment, micrometeorite experiment

Biological experiment, C-band radar beacon
Recovery package with S-band chaff and flashing light.
No telemetry-- radar tracking

Recovery force -- four ships, two helicopters and WV-2 aircraft
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted but did not fly on course and recovery was not effected.
No data was obtained.
REPORTS
See Reference Bol.
347
IDENTIFICATION
Pacific Missile Range, Point
ROCKET • Journeyman
LAUNCH SITE: Arguello, Calif.
Elevation _ Sealevel NASA No.: 11.05 GB
Florida State University, AEC, University of Bern Switzerland, GE, GSFC, Ames Research
Center
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. R. S. Young (Ames), Project Scientist; D. A. Kniffen (AEC), Project Scientist; O. Berg
(GSFC), Project Scientist; C. E. Campbell (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
To make biological dosimetry evaluations of the inner Van Allen belt. To make nuclear
emulsion studies. To record, collect and recover extraterrestrial interplanetary matter,
to measure absorbed dose of ionizing radiation encountered in flight.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 190.5 °
Elevation 83 o
Stage 1 Burnout 27.36 41,164 2,883

Ignition 38.11 70,334 2,591
Stage 2 Burnout 45.61 99,016 5,050
Ignition 46.16 101,428 5,050
Stage 3 Burnout 50.36 125,769 6,750
Ignition 61.61 197,438 6,520
Stage 4 Burnout 100.6 548,571 13,544
Peak 602 657 st. mi.
Impact: Time 145 secs , Range Azimuth NA lat. 20°08'30"N

long. 117°48'07"W
348
ROCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 11.05 GB

Payload 135 42.3
Extensions
Stage 1 9,811.9 619.1 Nose 268.9
Stage 2 1,871.9 382.6 Nose 187.6
Stage 3 1,860.5 204.3 Nose 194.4
Stage 4 562.5 51.53 Nose 53.1
Total 14,241.8 506.45 746.3
Emulsion experiment, micrometeorite experiment

Biological experiment, C-band radar beacon
Recovery package with S-band chaff and flashing light.
No telemetry -- radar tracking.

RecoverY force -- four ships, two helicopters and WV-2 aircraft
RESULTS
Burnout velocity and peal altitude were low. 4th stage veered off course. Radar tracking was
inadequate. Payload was not recovered.
REPORTS
See Reference B-1.
349
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Special Projects

Wallops No.: G1-554
KEY PERSONNEL
N. W. Spencer (GSFC), Chief Scientist; G. R. Carignan (U of M), Scientist; N. E. Peterson

EXPERIMENT
Flight test of a split, ejectable, fiberglass nosecone on a standard Nike booster for evalua-
tion of air loading and operation of ejection system.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 135 °
Elevation 87.5 o
Stage 1 Burnout 4500 (est) 2700 (est)

Ignition
Stage 2 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 54 8.5 st.mi.
Impact: Time 114 secs Range .8 n. mi. , Azimuth 90 °
350
KOCKET INFORMATION NASA No. 12.01 GT

Payload 700 69
Extensions
Stage 1 1312
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 2012 102 Nose tip 204.5

Nosecone ejection mechanism
Magnetometers

Photographic coverage -- 7 camera stations
All Wallops radar
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Radar data good. Complete telemetry data. Nosecone
halves were recovered. Clamshell for later Argo D-4 flights is apparently satisfactory.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
351
IDENTIFICATION
LAUNCH SITE: Wallops Island, Va. ROCKET: Nike Apache
Latitude 37.8 ° N Date: 2 5 May 1961
Longitude 75. 5°w Time: 1703 Z
Wallops No.: G2-614
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. B. Jenkins (GSFC), Vehicle Manager;

L. K. Barker
EXPERIMENT
Performance test of Nike Apache rocket. Apache was furnished at no cost by Thiokol, in
return for motor pressure vs. time data from the flight. Payload section was made of
fiberglass.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time Altitude
Azimuth 108 °
Elevation 80,5 °

18 35,000 1600
Ignition
Stage 2 6624
Burnout 23.6 60,122
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 215 120 st.mi.
145 °
352

Payload 54.4 52 Nose tip 78
Extensions
Stage 1
Stage 2 268.75 120.20 Nose tip 185-I/4
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1589 335- 5/8
Pitch-yaw gage, three accelerometers, two magnetometers
Chamber pressure gage, ten temperature gages, five strain gages
FM/FM telemetry (240.2 Mc)
Radar skin tracked
FM/FM ground station (240.2 Mc)

Tracking radars--MIT, FPS-16, MOD If,584
RESULTS
Rocket performance was normal. Good data recovery. Good radar tracking.
RE PORT S
353
NASASOUNDING
ROCKETSUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION

Wallops No.: G2-615
GSFC
KEY PERSONNEL
E. F. Sorgnit (GSFC), Project Scientist; R. B. Jenkins (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Performance test of Nike Apache rocket.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Azimuth 110 °
Elevation 80,8 °
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 2O 40,000 1400
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 210 113 st.mi.
Impact: Time 420 secs 9 Range 1 10 n.mi.

0 , Azimuth 122 °
354

(pounds) (inches) Rderence (inches)
Payload 59.4 57 Tip 78
Extensions
Stage 1 1274 150- 5/8
Stage 2 214 119-3/4 Tip 107
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1594 335- 5/8
FM ground station
Radar S-band, C-band, Spandar, MIT, FPS-16, MOD If, 584
Optical-- 35 mm high speed cameras
RESULTS
Complete data recovery. Good telemetry data to splash. Rocket fins were slotted for
C-band radar reflection. This technique apparently did not work.
REPORTS
355
IDENTIFICATION

Wallops No.: G2-647
University of New Hampshire
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. L. J. Cahill, Jr. (U of N.H.), Project Scientist; J. P. Heppner (GSFC), Scientist;

J. A. Sterhardt (GSFC), Vehicle Manager
EXPERIMENT
Determine the altitude and intensity of electric current system in the ionosphere over
Wallops Island, Va. Also evaluate a new method of altitude determination during rocket
flight.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Time
Azimuth 77 o
E levation 76 o

Ignition 2O
Stage 2 6200
Burnout 26 76:000
Ignition
Stage 3 Burnout
Ignition
Stage 4 Burnout
Peak 219 122 st.mi.
Impact: Time 428 secs , Range 99 n.mi. , Azimuth 92-5°
356

Payload 54 70
Extensions
Stage 1 1317.72 74-11/16 NEP
Stage 2 216
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1587 326

Magnatometer coil
Geiger counter
Densitometer
Aspect sensor

Radar--MOD II, 584, FPS-16, MIT
Optical camera stations #1 and #3, type 40"--35 mm
RESULTS
Rocket was very stable, little change in orientation of spin taxis until reentry into the
atmosphere. Telemetry data recovery was adequate. Complete radar tracking.
Magnatometer data has low S/N ratio due to orientation of rocket spin axis close in
direction to magnetic field direction.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
357
IDENTIFICATION

Latitude 37,8 o N Date: 14 July 1961
Wallops No.: G2-648
KEY PERSONNEL

EXPERIMENT
flight.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 87 °
Stage 1 Burnout 3.5 4,000 (est) 3050 (est)

Ignition 2O 41,500 1500
Stage 2
Burnout 25.6 64;381 659O
Stage 3 Ignition
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 222 124.2 st.mi.
358

Payload 54 70
Extensions
Stage 1 1330 74-3/4 NEP 134-3/4
Stage 2 216
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1600

Magnatometer coil
Geiger counter
Densitometer--NRC Equipment Corp., Newton, Mass.
Aspect sensor
FM ground station
Radar 584, MOD II, FPS-16, MIT
Optical camera stations #1, 2 and 3, Type 40" 35 mm, 20" 35 mm, 40" 35 mm
RESULTS
Rocket was very stable, little change in orientation of spin axis until reentry into the
atmosphere. Telemetry data recovery was adequate, magnetometer data has low S/N
ratio due to orientation of rocket spin axis close in direction to magnetic field direction.
Complete radar skin tracking.
REPORTS
No reports Issued.
359
IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 37,8°N Date: 20 July 1961
Wallops No.: G2-649
KEY PERSONNEL

EXPERIMENT
flight.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Launcher Setting:
Azimuth 84 ° Time ARitude Vertical Velocity
Stage 1 Burnout
Ignition 21 42,845 2200
Stage 2
Burnout 25,6 61,516 6523
Ignition
Stage 3
Burnout
Stage 4 Ignition
Burnout
Peak 218 120 st.mi.
360
ROCKET INFORMATIOH NASA No. 14.05 UA

Payload 54 70
Extensions
Stage 1 1333 75- I/8 NEP 134- 3/4
Stage 2 216
Stage 3
Stage 4
Total 1603 326

Magnatometer coil
Geiger counter
Densitometer--NRC Equipment Corp., Newton, Mass.
Aspect sensor
FM ground station
Radar- 584, MOD II,FPS-16, MIT
Optical camera station #I, #3, type 40" 35 mm
RESULTS
Rocket performance as predicted. Adequate telemetry recovery. Complete radar skin

tracking. The stability of this rocket was not as high as on 14.03 UA and 14.04 UA. The
spin axis rotated to a considerable angle with the magnetic field and good S/N ratio was
obtained during much of this flight.
RE PORT S
No reports issued.
361
REFERENCES
363
REFERENCE CODE LETTERS
Ref. Code Letter

and Number Discipline Experiment
A-1 to A-19 Aeronomy Sodium Experiment
A-20 to A-39 Aeronomy Grenade Experiment
A-40 Aeronomy
E-1 Energetic Particles and Fields
I-1 Ionospheric Physics
S-1 Solar Physics
G-1 Galactic Astronomy

R-1 Radio Astronomy
B-1 Biological
P-1 Special Projects
T-1 Test and Support
364
REFERENCES--AERONOMY--
METEOROLOGY
Ref. Authors Title Publisher & NASA Rocket
No. Report No. No.
A-l GCA Development

andTestingof Ignition GCA Tech. General Sodium
System for Rocket Borne Sodium Report
Vaporizer 60-1-N
IA-2 R.J. Levy Photography of Luminous External GCA Tech. General Sodium
E.R. Manring Objects Against a Twilight Sky Report
61-4-N
A-3 E.R. Manring Some Measurements of Coefficient GCA Tech. General Sodium
H. Knaflich of Diffusion in the Upper Atmos- Report
phere 61-3-N
A-4 R. Jenkins The Design, Construction and Op- GCA Tech. General Sodium
E.R. Manring eration of Ground Bases Tracking Report
Equipment for Experiments Utiliz- 61-2-N
ing Optical Track Materials to Study
Atmospheric Parameters
A-5 J. Bedinger Study of Winds, Diffusion and Ex- GCA Tech. i General Sodium
pansion of Gases in the Upper Report
Atmosphere 63-16- N
A-6 A. Kolchanski Atmospheric Motions from Sodium Jour. of Geoph. General Sodium
Cloud Drifts Res. Vol. 69
No. 17,
Sept. 1964
A-7 E. Manring Upper Atmosphere Wind Profiles GCA T ech. 3.13CA,3.15CA,

J. Bedinger Determined from Three Rocket Report 3.24CA
H. Knaflich Experiments 61-1-N
R. Lynch
GCA Final Report Contract NASW-25 GCA 3.13CA,3.15CA
GCA Study of Winds, Diffusion and Ex- GCA Tech. 8.05CA,8.06CA,

pansion of Gases in the Upper Report 8.22CA,3.05CA,
Atmosphere-- Contract NAS 5,215 62-13-N 3.06CA,3.07CA,
3.08CA,3.09CA,
3.18CA,3.19CA,
3.23CA,3.24CA,
10.11CA
A-IO E.R. Manring Optical Tracers of Atmosphere Aerospace 3.13CA,3.15CA,

Soundings Eng. Vol. 20 3.24CA
No. 9,
Sept. 1961
365
REFERENCES --AERONOMY -- METEOROLOGY (Continued)
Ref. Authors Title

Publisher & NASA Rocket
No. Report No. No.
A-20 W. Nordberg The Rocket Grenade Experiment NASA TN Grenade--

W.S. Smith D-2107 General
A-21 W. Nordberg A Manual Describing the Rocket GSFC Grenade--

W. Smith Grenade Experiment X-651-63-17 General
A-22 W. Nordberg Rocket Soundings in the Mesosphere GSFC Grenade--

X-651-63-244 General
A-23 W. Nordberg Aero Elastic Stability of Nike Cajun GSFC Tech. Grenade--
With Grenade Experiment Instru- Note General
mentation
A-24 W. Smith Temperature, Pressure, Density GSFC Grenade--

P. Sacher and Wind Measurements With the X651-64-I06 General
P. Swartz Rocket Grenade Experiment 1960-
J. Theon 1963
A-25 W. Nordberg Sounding Rocket Experiments for NATO Report Grenade--

Meteorological Measurements No. 38L General
A-26 W. Nordberg Grenade and Sodium Experiments Amsterdam Grenade--

W. SmRh at Wallops Island, Va. North Holland General
Publishing Co.
John Wiley &
Sons, Rocket
Satellite
Meteorology
A-27 W.S. Smith Report on Rocket Instrumentation GSFC 10.05GA, 10.06GA

and Performance of Nike Cajun
Rockets for the Grenade Experi-
ment
A-28 J.C. Pruitt Grenade Explosions in the Upper Texas 10.87GA, 10.88GA
Atmosphere--Contract NAS 5-2949 Western
College
A-29 W. Smith Temperature, Pressure, Density, NASA TR 28 Grenade

L. Katchem and Wind Measurements with the R-211 Firings
P. Sacher Rocket Grenade Experiment 1960-
P. Swarts 1963
J. Theon
A-30 W. Nordberg Preliminary Measurements of NASA TN 17 Grenade

W. Smith Temperatures and Winds Above D- 1694 Firings
50 km over Wallops Island, Va.
366
REFERENCES --AERONOMY -- METEOROLOGY (Continued
Ref. Publisher & NASA Rocket

Authors Title
No. Report No. No.
A-40 E.J. Schaefer Neutral Composition Obtained from COSPAR 10.91UA, 14.08UA
M.H. Nichols a Rocket Borne Mass Spectrometer Warsaw,
Poland
A-41 E.J. Schaefer The Dissociation of Oxygen Meas- Journ. of Geo. 10.91UA
ured by a Rocket Borne Mass Research
Spectrometer Feb. 15, 1963
A-42 J.W. Peterson Univ. of Mich.

The Measurement of Upper Air 10.50UA
K.D. McWatters Density and Temperature by Two Report
Radar Tracked Falling Spheres 03598-13-T
A-43 E. Meadows-Reed Mass Spectrometric Investigations 4.14GA

Jour. of Geoph.
C.R. Smith of the Atmosphere Between 100 and Research
227 km Above Wallops Island, Va. Aug. 1, 1964
A-44 W.G. Fastie Rocket Spectrophotometer Airglow Jour. of Geoph. 4.71UA,4.72UA,

H.M. Crosswhite Measurements in the Far U.V. Research 4.98 UA
D.F. Heath Oct. 1, 1964
A-45 H.A. Taylor Direct Measurements of Helium Interscience 8.23GA

L.H. Brace and Hydrogen Ion Concentration and Publishers
H.C. Brinton Total Ion Density to an Altitude of N.Y., 1964
C.R. Smith 940 km.
A-46 Javelin Postflight History Tech. Vitro Corp. 8.04CA,8.05CA,

Note 01756.01-3 8.06CA,8.22CA,
8.23CA
367
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Authors Title
No. Report No. No.
E-I C.L. Hemenway Particle Sampling from Noctilucent Nature K-62-I

iR. K. Soderman Clouds (Sweden) iVol. 199 K-62-2
G. Witt July 20, 1963 K-62-3
E-2 Javelin Postflight History Tech. Vitro Corp. 8.08GE

Note 01756.01-3
E-3 NMSU Tel. Data Report No. 38 NMSU 10.20GE

E-6 C.F. Fichtel BIOS I Report GE ll.O1GE

J. T. Glancey
D.F. Manger
J.C. Deliberto
M.J. Dragan
368
REFERENCES-- IONOSPHERIC PHYSICS

Authors Title
No. Report No. No.
I-i J.E. Jackson Rocket Measurement of a Daytime GSFC 8.10GI

S.J. Bauer Electron Density Up to 620 km NASA TN
D-413
I-2 S.J. Bauer Rocket Measurement of the Upper NASA TN 8.10GI

J.E. Jackson Ionosphere by a Radio Propagation D-I123
Technique
I-3 J.E. Jackson First Topside Sounding of the GSFC 8.15AI

R.W. Knecht Ionosphere NASA TN 8.17AI
S. Russell D-1538
I-4 S.J. Bauer A Small Multipurpose Rocket Pay- NASA TN 14.31GI

J.E. Jackson load for Ionospheric Studies D-2323 14.32GI
I-5 A.C. Aikin Some Results of Rocket Experi- GSFC 14.107GI

J.A. Kane ments in the Outer Region X 615-64-173 14.108GI
J. Troim
I-6 A.C. Aikin An Interpretation of a Rocket Meas- NASA TN 14.107GI

J.A. Kane urement of Electron Density in the D-2303
Lower Ionosphere Cospar Meeting
June 1963
I-7 L.G. Smith Rocket Measurement of Electron GCA Tech. 10.25CI

Density and Temperature in the Report 10.51CI
Nighttime Ionosphere 62-1-N 10.52CI
I-8 L.G. Smith Measurement of Electron Density GCA Tech. 4.48,10.99CI

Profile in the Nighttime E Region Report 10.I08CI
63-22-N 1_ 1 _ (_ ¢-"T
14.16CA,14.17CA
14.18CA, 10.51CI
10.52
I-9 J.A. Kane Rocket Experiments in the Mid- Advanced 14.107GI

A.C. Aikim Latitude Lower Ionosphere Study
J. Troim Institute
Norway
1-10 N. Jesperson Electron Density and Collision Advanced Ferinand I

O. Petersen Frequency Observations in the Study Inst. Ferinand II
J. Rybner Lower D Region During Auroral Norway Ferinand III
B. Bjelland Absorption Interscience
D. Holt Publishers
B. Landmark 1964
1-11 G.P. Serbu Results from a Rocket-Borne Nat. Acad. of 4.07 GI

Langmuir Probe Experiment Sciences
April 1963
369
REFERENCES--IONOSPHERIC
PHYSICS(Continued)
Ref. Authors Title
Publisher & NASA Rocket
No. Report No. NO.
1-12 J.A. Kane RF Impedance Probe Measurement Nat. Acad. of 4.07GI

J.E. Jackson of Ionospheric Electron Densities Sciences
H.A. Whale April 1963
1-13 L.H. Brace Ionosphere Electron Temperature Journ. of Geoph. 6.01UI, 6.02UI
N.W. Spencer Measurements and Their Implica- Research 6.03UI, 6.04UI
G.R. Carignan tions Oct. 1, 1963 6.05UI
1-14 J.E. Jackson Rocket Measurement of a Daytime Journ. ofGeoph. 8.10GI

S. J. Bauer Electron Density Profile Up to Research
620 km Sept. 1961
1-15 S.J. Bauer Simultaneous Rocket and Satellite Journ. of Geoph. 8.14GI
L.J. Blumle Measurement of the Topside Research
J.E. Donley Ionosphere Jan. 1, 1964
R.J. Fritzenreiter
J.E. Jackson
1-16 R.W. Knecht First Pulsed Radio Soundings of the Journ. ofGeoph. 8.15AI
T.E. Van Zandt Topside Ionosphere Research
Sept. 1961
1-17 R. Knecht Pulsed Radio Sounding of the Top- Journ. ofGeoph. 8.17AI
S. Russell side of the Ionosphere in the Research
Presence of Spread F March 1963
1-18 T.E. Van Zandt Evidence for Field Ionization Ir- Phys. Society 8.17AI
W. Calert regularities Between 200 and London Conf.
R.W. Knecht 1000 km above Earth's Surface on the Ionosph.
G.B. Goe July 1962
1-19 A.C. Aikin Charged Particle Reactions of GSFC Ionosph,

Importance in the Ionosphere X-615-62-132 General
1-20 Javelin Postflight History Tech. Vitro Corp. 8.09GI,8.10GI,

Note 01756.01-3 8.13GI,8.15GI,
8.16AI,8.17AI,
8.21AI
1-21 W.B. Hanson An Ion Trap Measurement of the J. G eoph. Res. 8.09GI
D.D. McKibbin Ion Concentration Profile Above June 1961
F2 Peak
370
REFERENCES- SOLAR PHYSICS

Authors Title
No. Report No. No.
S-I W.E. Behring Preliminary Solar Flare Observa- GSFC 4.25GS

W.N. Neupert tions with a Soft X-ray Spectrometer NASA TN
J.C. Lindsay on the Orbiting Solar Observatory D-2303
COSPAR 1963
S-2 W.E. Behring Preliminary Solar Flare Observa- GSFC 4.25GS

W.N. Neupert tions with a Soft X-ray Spectrometer X-614-62-29
J.C. Lindsay on the Orbiting Solar Observatory
S-3 W.E. Behring Preliminary Solar Flare Observa- Optical Soc. 4.25GS
W.N. Neupert tions with a Soft X-ray Spectrometer of America
J.C. Lindsay on the Orbiting Solar Observatory 3-16-62
371
REFERENCES--
GALACTICASTRONOMY
Ref. Authors Title Publisher & NASA Rocket
No. Report No. No.
G-1 R.M. Windsor SouthernSkySurveyPayload NASA TN 9.01GG,9.02GG

D-1719 9.03GG,9.04GG
G-2 E. Reed NighttimeMeasurementof Ozone GSFC 4.05GG

R. Scolnik Above40km X-613-64-267
G-3 NMSU RocketPerformanceTelemetry NMSU 4.04GG

DataReportNo. 4
DataReportNo. 5
DataReportNo. 6
DataReportNo. 35
G-7 NMSU RocketPerformanceTelemetry NMSU 4.08GI
DataReportNo. 32
G-8 NMSU RocketPerformanceTelemetry NMSU 4.09GA
DataReport No. 3
G-9 NMSU Rocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 4.11GA
Data Report No. 11
G-I0 NMSU Rocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 4.12GT
Data Report
G-11 NMSU Rocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 4.14GA
Data Report No. 10
G-12 NMSU iRocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 4.16UE
Data Report No. 7
G-13 T.P. Stecher Stellar Spectrophotometry from Astrophys. 4.11GG

J.E. Milligan Above the Atmosphere Journ.
July 1962
372
REFERENCES- BIOLOGICAL

Authors Title
No. Report No. No.
B-I Glencey B1-3 8 GE ll.04GB

D.F. Manger BIOS Final Report ll.05GB
V.C. DeLiberto
N.J. Dragman
373
REFERENCES- SPECIAL PROJECTS

Authors Title
No. Report No. No.
P-I G.L. Hempling Arctic Meteorology Photo Probe GSFC 1.04GP

H.E. Evans Polarized Light Experiment NASA TN 1.06GP
iR.C. Baumann (Project AMPP) D- 1449
R.J. Andryshack
P-2 W.J. Neff Launch Environment Profiles for NASA TN General

R.A. Montes Sounding Rockets and Spacecraft D-1916
Deoca
374
REFERENCES-TESTAND SUPPORT
Ref. Publisher & NASARocket
No. Authors Title
ReportNo. No.
T-1 D.W.Dembrow Fin TemperatureMeasurements GSFC 10.49GT
E.F. Sorgnit NikeCajunSounding
Rocket
T-2 R.B. Jenkins Preliminary Reductionof toldCorn- GSFCMemo 3.36GT
mentson3.36Flight Data
i NMSU Rocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 5.01GT
Data
NMSU Rocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 5.02GT
Data
T-5 Acceleration and Vibration Data NRL 8.01GT

NRL Memo Report 1024 8.02GT
T-6 Flight Analysis Report 11406 Martin Co. 8.01, 802
T-7 NMSU Rocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 10.49GT

Report No. 19
T-8 GSFC Post Flight Summary GSFC 10.49GT
T-9 NMSU Rocket Performance Telemetry NMSU 3.29GT
Report No. 15
I
375
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C ode Copies Code Copies

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630 Mr N.W. Matthews 1
Dr. H.J. Goett 640 Dr W.N. Hess 1
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Mr. N.E. Peterson,
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Jr. 1
1
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202 Mr. A. Rosenthal 671.1 Mr. W.A. Russell, Jr. 1
Mr. H.N. Harloff 615 Mr John E. Jackson 1
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231 Mail Room 651 Mr M.A. Taylor, Jr. 1
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Mr H.E. Lagow 611 L.R. Davis 1
610 Dr L.H. Meredith 615 Dr. K.W. Ogilvie 1
610.1 Dr J.C. Lindsay 615 Dr. J.A. Kane 1
610.5 Mr J.C. Seddon 611 D.A. Kniffen 1
377
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Copies Copies
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Mr. R. Long 1
Mr. W. Lord
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Fort Churchill, Canada
Col. L.R. Kimbrell 5
White Sands Missile Range GCA Corp.

Commanding Officer, USNOMTF 5 Mr. J. B. Bedinger
Mr. L. G. Smith
Pacific Missile Range
Commander 5
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ETQDA, Mr. H. Kilberg 5 W. J. Heikkila
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0
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Dr. L. H. Brall
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Mr. Hans Huefer 1 Mr. W. B. Hanson
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Mr. J.W. Wright 1 Mr. S. Russell
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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET PROGRAM

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NASA SOUNDING ROCKET PROGRAM

SUMMARY OF SOUNDING ROCKET FLIGHTS

Goddard Space Flight Center

Data on sounding-rocket flights supported by the

NASA Sounding Rocket Program are presented, in-

cluding information on the rockets and ground and

rocket-borne equipment employed, rocket and equip-

ment performance and experiments undertaken. All

NASA Sounding Rocket Program flights from May

1959 through December 1964 are listed in the sum-

mary tables. Those rockets fired in 1959, 1960 and

ROCKET OUTLINE DRAWINGS .............................. 3

Aerobee 100 (NASA 1.--) ............................... 4

COMPENDIUM SUMMARY-LAUNCHING BY DISCIPLINE, AGENCY,

Figure 1-Payload and Nose Cone-Rocket 14.03 UA .............. 29

SUMMARY TABLES ...................................... 41

Aerobee 1.00 ........................................ 42

ROCKET PERFORMANCE SHEETS ........................... 67

Aerobee I00 ........................................ 68

RE FERENCES .......................................... 363

DISTRIBUTION LIST ..................................... 377

SUMMARY OF SOUNDING ROCKET FLIGHTS

PAYLOAD BOOSTER SUSTAINER TOTAL

PROPELLANT Solid IRFNA/UDMH

PROPELLANT Solid Solld

98.5" 191 •5" 78"

-- PAYLOAD .... _ SUSTAINER ..... _ BOOSTER--_

PAYLOAD BOOSTER SUSTAI NER TOTAL

PAYLOAD 1 ST STAGE 2 ND STAGE TOTAL

AV. THRUST 18800 4375

BURNING TIME 0.8 56

PROPELLANT Sol id Sol id

._ 52. 2"--_. .,F - 60.8" -* 191.5 .........

Aerobee 300A is a four-finned, three-stage, solid and liquid-propellant sounding rocket.

PAYLOAD BOOSTER SUSTAINER 3 RD STATE TOTAL

LENGTH 52.2 78 191 . 5 60.8 382.5

WE IG HT 100 600 1338.5 127 2165.5

AV. THRUST 18600 4100 7800

BURNING TIME 2.5 52 2

PAYLOAD HONEST JOHN M6\

_42.4' 59" 145.7" 136.3" 201.1"

Javelin (Argo D-4) is a four-stage, solid-propellant sounding rocket. It consists of an Honest

WE IG H T 125 4186 1304 1304 526 7445

AV. THRUST 82000 48700 48700 3150

PROPELLANT Sol id Sol id Sol id Sol id

Skylark, a two-stage solid-propellant sounding rocket consists of a Raven II motor with

PAYLOAD RAVEN II CUCKOO BOOSTER TOTAL

LENGTH 95 202.2 72.8 370

PROPELLANT Solid Solid

PAYLOAD _CAJUN TE-82 MOD 2

Nike Cajun, a two-stage solid-propellant sounding rocket, is made up of a four-finned Nike

PAYLOAD NIKE WITH

AV. THRUST 48700 7850

BURNING TIME 3.5 4

PROP ELLANT Sol id Solid