EVALUATION OF CROW-CRACK PROCEDURES

Abstract

Tests were conducted to evaluate Crow-Crack procedures, specifically using the Nike Ajax transponder (guidance unit) mounted in a Strategic Air Command aircraft. During weapons system evaluation tests in March 1958, it was found that an ECM-emitting aircraft would reinforce other emitters or screen quiet aircraft when it is very close to the defended area. These aircraft were theoretically destroyed, but they continued aiding other threats to the defended area. This caused the Air Force and the Army to come to unrealistic conclusions. It was determined, therefore, that a method was needed to notify the aircraft, after being theoretically destroyed, to turn off its ECM equipment. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 21, 1962
Accession Number
AD0274708

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Communication Equipment
  • Guidance
  • Radio Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Transponders
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Strategic Security Studies