Principles of Air Defense and Air Vehicle Penetration

Abstract

This text presents straightforward methods to analyze air defense and air vehicle penetration. Unique expected value models are developed with frequent numerical examples. Radar (masking, multipath, clutter and low RCS) and electro-optics processing are analyzed, as are electronic warfare, lethal self defense, and AWACS, SAM and Al one-on-one Pk. An integrated air defense system is used to explore relationships among the many factors and inputs. Results from these simple models compare well with far more sophisticated models. Expected target damage, compounding damage and outcome variability (with dependence in factors and inputs) are also addressed. This text was published in 1988. Included in this copy are: one correction (on Page 5-5) and, six replacement pages (17-10 through 17-15).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA375233

Entities

People

  • Frank Heilenday

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Defense Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Doppler Radar
  • Electronic Support Measures
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Radar
  • Second World War
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics