Air Force Geophysics: Contributions to Defense and to the Nation, 1945-1995.

Abstract

This report surveys the contributions made to science and to defense and national security by the Air Force's Geophysics Directorate between the end of World War II and the present. After an introductory section on the historical context of these contributions, a discussion of the technical content follows. The Directorate's contribution falls into two main areas: forecasting the operational environment and resolving atmospheric issues for detection and targeting systems. In addition, the Directorate developed seismic technology for the monitoring of nuclear test ban treaties, and it contributed to engineering and technical support for geophysics. The report is intended to provide an overview for government agencies, other organizations, and the general public.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327360

Entities

People

  • Ruth P. Liebowitz

Organizations

  • Phillips Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Climate Change
  • Detection
  • Geography
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Second World War
  • Space Sciences
  • Space Weather
  • Tactical Decision Aids
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects
  • Weather Forecasting

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Seismology