Analysis of Beryllium Parts for Cosmos 954.

摘要

Operation Morning Light was conducted to search for the reactor core of Cosmos 954,the nuclear-powered Soviet satellite that crashed in the northwest territories of Canada in late January 1978. many of the satellite parts found were beryllium. This study discusses the geometry,condition,microstructure,and possible fabrication history of these beryllium parts. (ERA citation 04:037046)