Neutral particle beams (NPBs) popped up before missile launch could irradiate space-based interceptors (SBIs), suppressing those that could effectively attack the missiles. NPB effectiveness could be quite high against unshielded, undecoyed SBIs. The results sensitive to launch radius, beam brightness, and SBI hardness. Even low-brightness NPBs would be effective in suppressing the threats over compact launch areas. 20 refs.


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    Title :

    Suppression of space-based interceptors by neutral particle beams


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    22 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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