Discrimination Options in the Near Term
Abstract
Estimating midcourse threats and deriving optimal numbers of decoys produces an integrated picture of the trades between boost-phase attrition, midcourse defenses, and discrimination. Boost and midcourse interceptors can be effective, but are sensitive to light decoys. If discrimination is not available at the outset of deployment, enough interceptors must be purchased to meet both the RVs and decoys. This initial purchase can be so large that later development cannot offset its impact on discounted costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA344750
Entities
People
- Gregory H. Canavan
- John C. Browne
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory