A basing mode is proposed for the small icbm (sicbm) to be responsive to the need for a deployment concept to enhance its survivability and utility. the basing concept uses strategic warning to disperse the sicbm to a remote location. however, as compared to other dispersal basing systems, this… More

The potential future development of an effective directed energy weapon system by the soviet union requires that the vulnerability of u.s. icbms by investigated. the analytical study proposed here will review and identify critical components with potential vulnerabilities to directed energy weapons… More

Both space-based and advanced conus-based ballistic missile defense system concepts require that attacking reentry vehicles (rvs) be detected and tracked at long ranges to enable the defense to perform its mission. current concepts feature passive infrared scanning or staring mosaic sensors systems… More