Satellite-based detection of the electromagnetic signal from low and intermediate altitude nuclear explosions, by William J. Karzas and Richard Latter.
ResearchPublished 1965
A theoretical examination of satellite-based detection of electromagnetic signals produced by nuclear explosions at low and intermediate altitudes (a few to 20 or so kms). Since such explosions are particularly difficult to detect, the memorandum suggests that this promising detection technique be included in the Project VELA satellite. A theoretical examination of satellite-based detection of electromagnetic signals produced by nuclear explosions at low and intermediate altitudes (a few to 20 or so kms). Since such explosions are particularly difficult to detect, the memorandum suggests that this promising detection technique be included in the Project VELA satellite. 14 pp.
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