Systems for the Detection and Identification of Nuclear Explosions in the Atmosphere and in Space

H. Dickinson, P. Tamarkin

ResearchPosted on rand.org 1965Published in: Proceedings of the IEEE, v. 53, no. 12, Dec. 1965, p. 1921-1934

A qualitative perspective is given of problems encountered in designing systems for the detection and identification of nuclear explosions above the earth's surface. Pertinent physical phenomenology is summarized; detection techniques are explained briefly; effects of natural backgrounds are mentioned; system requirements are discussed; a summary comparative table is presented which incorporates these various considerations. The paper is meant to serve as an introduction to a group of technical papers on diverse related subjects.

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  • Copyright: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Availability: Non-RAND
  • Year: 1965
  • Pages: 14
  • Document Number: EP-196512-01

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