Infrared Techniques Applied to the Detection and Interception of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles

William W. Kellogg, Sidney Passman

ResearchPublished 1955

A study of the defensive application of infrared-optical techniques for detecting an intercontinental ballistic missile during its take-off, mid-course flight, and re-entry. Various factors involved in determining how such a detector system works are discussed. In addition, some estimated detection ranges, based on current capabilities in infrared detection systems and photoconductor cells, are presented.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
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  • Year: 1955
  • Pages: 66
  • Document Number: RM-1572-PR

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Kellogg, William W. and Sidney Passman, Infrared Techniques Applied to the Detection and Interception of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1955. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_memoranda/RM1572.html.
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