Endgame Analyses Against a Ballistic Missile a Parametric Study
Abstract
A comparative lethality study between fragmentation warheads and hit-to-kill(HTK) interceptors against ballistic missiles has been conducted. First a sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the influence of some critical parameters for the two lethality mechanisms. Next, a set of intercept geometries was chosen , for which the lethality of fragmentation warheads and HTK- interceptors were compared against a ballistic missile, containing sub-munitions filled with chemical agents. The fraction of killed sub-munitions was used to express the difference between the two lethality mechanisms. Finally, an assessment of the effects on the ground was conducted, caused by the sub-munitions which survived the intercept. The contaminated area which would cause a 50% probability of lethal concentration against unprotected personnel on the ground was used as a measure of effectiveness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA452918
Entities
People
- M. Sc
- P. W. Doup