Trends of Microwave Weapon Development.

Abstract

Microwave weapons, which depend on electric power and are based on electromagnetic pulse technology, will replace weapon systems that depend on chemical energy. It is estimated that by the twenty-first century, the many directed-energy weapons that will appear, including microwave weapons, will have a profound effect on warfare. Thus, microwave weapon technology should be given sufficient emphasis. This article describes the importance of microwave weapon development, gives a general description of microwave weapons and development trends, and gives some conclusions and suggestions concerning microwave weapons. This article particularly emphasizes the unique role of microwave weapons in countering stealth technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 04, 1996
Accession Number
ADA304644

Entities

People

  • Zhu Zhihao

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chinese Language
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Electric Power
  • Electromagnetic Pulses
  • Language
  • Microwaves
  • Stealth Technology
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy