Acoustics on the 21st Century Battlefield

Abstract

Are there really acoustic missiles that can detect, identify, and home in on enemy targets? Even flying targets like Hokums? This may be technology of the future, but it is just around the comer. A prototype acoustic homing sensor system is being tested as the brilliant anti-tank (BAT) submunition for the Army tactical missile system (ATACMS) or for the tri-service stand-oft attack missiles (TSSAM). To stay ahead of the power curve, commanders should anticipate high-tech weapons such as acoustic missiles. Many technologies will emerge, proffering more opportunities for high-tech battlefield applications. The operational commander of the 21st century must understand, integrate, and apply innovative capabilities to find, fix, fight, and finish enemy forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA405335

Entities

People

  • Marvin G. Metcalf

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Signatures
  • Acoustics
  • Aircrafts
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Helicopters
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Munitions
  • Navigation
  • Range Finding
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Economics
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design