Transitional deployments permit the rational evolution of increasing capability in each defensive layer. Boost-phase and midcourse transitions are discussed; a key feature is the need for balance between deployment and development. 31 refs., 1 fig. (ERA citation 14:023049)
Transitional Strategic Defense Architectures
1989
24 pages
Report
No indication
English
Missile Technology , Nuclear Warfare , Optics & Lasers , Directed-Energy Weapons , Military Strategy , Space Weapons , Chemical Lasers , Excimer Lasers , Feasibility Studies , Free Electron Lasers , Launching , Missiles , National Defense , Neutron Beams , Railgun Accelerators , Satellites , ERDA/450202 , ERDA/290600 , ERDA/420300
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