Abstract
Tory Il-A, the first experimental reactor in the Pluto nuclear ramjet missile program, was successfully tested. The methods of control which are employed on Tory II-A are summarized and unclassified test results pertaining to the major control systems are presented. Recent control system developments for Tory II-C, a flight-type ramjet reactor, are also described. The Tory II-C application requires 40-inch, linear-stroke servo actuators capable of operating in a high radiation environment throughout the temperature range of 70 to 1200 deg F. The problem areas and recent advances in the development of high- performance electropneumatic control systems for this application are discussed. The major control problems confronting the Pluto program are outlined and the further development efforts required are indicated. (auth)
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