Suppression of Space-Based Interceptors by Neutral Particle Beams

Abstract

Neutral particle beams (NPBs) popped up before missile launch could irradiate space based interceptors (SBIs), suppressing those that could effectively attack the missiles. NPB effectiveness could be quite high against unshielded, undecoyed SBIs. The results are sensitive to launch radius, beam brightness, and SBI hardness. Even low brightness NPBs would be effective in suppressing the threats over compact launch areas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA344986

Entities

People

  • Gregory H. Canavan

Organizations

  • Los Alamos National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Boost Phase
  • Brightness
  • Contracts
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Defense Suppression
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Governments
  • Materials
  • Neutral Particle Beams
  • Particle Beams
  • Reentry Vehicles
  • Space Based
  • Technical Information Centers
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster