Introduction to Precision Guided Munitions, A Handbook Providing Tutorial Information and Data on Precision Guided Munitions (PGM). Volume 1. Tutorial. Revision

Abstract

This volume contains general tutorial information on smart weapons (precision guided munitions and guided missiles), how they work, what goes into their design, and their future trends. The material is intended to provide an overview of the technology involved in the design and operation of precision guided munitions for the non-technical reader. The various types of guidance are explained and the major components of a guided missile are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA135619

Entities

People

  • C. W. Smoots
  • R. J. Heaston

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Bandwidth
  • Circular Error Probable
  • Detection
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Guidance
  • Guided Bombs
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Metamaterial Absorbers
  • Navigation
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Radar
  • Weapon Control

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design