An Experiment On Proportional Navigation

The impact made by ADA forces spanned over many countries, the main ones being Germany, Israel, Turkey and Iraq. Using their newest developed missiles, Patriot Antitactical ballistic missile Capability, phase 1 (PAC-1) and Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2), the Iraqi army had nothing as a comparable counterpart (Burr, 2001). These missiles were 17 feet, 5 inches in length, had a warhead with 221 pounds of high explosive, and could fly at Mach 3 up to 78,000 feet in altitude with a range of 43 miles (Leyden, 1997). The radar, control station, and launchers were all connected via computer, activating when a launch was detected and the “highest probability of a kill [was] obtained” (Burr, 2001). The newer PAC-2 missiles were capable of self-guidance with track-via-missile software and were more effective than their PAC-1

The missile system reduced Scud annoyance and effectiveness. Patriot’s mission to counteract air born threats was an overall success. This war was a major demonstration of U.S. air defense capability. Although every fire did not successfully destroy its target, it exemplified extraordinary accuracy. The Patriot world is continuously evolving. Modifications to the software has been made, and today’s system has multiple intercept mechanisms. PAC 2 in no longer the only source of air defense capability. The PAC 3, a more sophisticated missile defense system, has a more accurate interception rate. A growing technology, and it will continue to expand in the future, air defense is here to

The use of artillery has provided military commanders the ability to disrupt, destroy, and defeat their enemy’s throughout history. It is important to realize maneuver commanders need reliable, fast, and accurate fire support. The use of integrated fire of artillery provides maneuver commanders flexibility and firepower and is the key to battle success in both the offense and defense. This paper will discuss how modern equipment and innovative techniques to employ that equipment shaped and controlled the entire battle space.

Phase 2 efforts will demonstrate a rep-rate fire capability. Management will be required for sustained firing. The firing rates will help the development of both the launcher and rail technology.

Ever since the development of the first few examples of rocket power, it was evident that this was technology that was going to change the face of the world forever. Since missiles and other weaponry were now able to be launched across continents and even oceans, it made the world feel a whole lot smaller. In turn, this was the technology that “had its ultimate foundation in the simple power rocket which originated as a weapon of war” . However, this technology underwent an extreme transformation over time and was eventually the basis of the technology used to put spacecrafts up in space. One of the main rockets that is going to be discussed in this paper is the V2 rocket designed by the Germans during World War II, as much of the technology that put spacecrafts in space came from this rocket. Another aspect that is going to be

In light of our final exam, the chuck a duck project, we are to learn about projectiles, trajectory, and the factors that affect these things.

In today’s digital age, development of new technology and weapons are at an alarming rate, hence arises the need to stay ahead of advancements in order to properly defend the nation, as well as coalition forces and allies. In this period of warfare, the number one threat comes in the form of air breathing and ballistic missiles. During World War II, this threat was present, but was not thought to be prevalent.

The Patriot Advanced Capability 2 version acquired the capability to operate against other missiles, beyond just aircrafts, by the US armed forces through an improved fuse and warhead in comparison to the PAC-1 (Maital & Seshadri, 2012). Furthermore, the US Army made changes to not only the software of the PAC-2 missile but the radar system which guided it. These improvements gave the missiles the ability to intercept other missiles which was different than previous models. Interception in this case was not considered just the capability to knock a missile off course but to destroy them which was the objective of this product. Beyond physical attributes, it acquired them through the recognition that tactile ballistic missiles were all over Europe and increased threats, prompting improvements to occur (Maital & Seshadri, 2012).

The sketch below shows the trajectory of a projectile propelled with an initial velocity V0 at an angle 8. Neglecting air resistance the horizontal range travelled is given

The third planned Zumwalt class destroyer is set to be equipped with a state of the art electromagnetic railgun produced by BAE weapons systems. Adding the new em railgun to the destroy immensely improves both its offensive, defensive, and logistic capabilities. The railgun itself has an effective range of over 100 miles and can be fired over the horizon in seven seconds at speeds of over 5,400 mph ( Boren). Unlike traditional munitions the railgun is an entirely kinetic weapon and uses no explosives or incendiaries to fire and contains no warhead; the railgun’s sole weapon is its speed. A projectile fired from the can be remotely guided once fired and has the ability to penetrate a ship's hull with ease. A solid hit from a railgun projectile at speed can cripple a ship and her crew. With a railgun the Zumwalt class would become infinitely safer as em shells contain no explosive or hazardous contents, allowing a minimal risk as well as the ability to house hundreds of em shells safer and cheaper than just dozens of traditional missiles. In the past naval vessels were under constant fear that any enemy offensive would ignite a Ship’s payload causing infinitely more damage to the holding

As a branch the air defense artillery is not well educated on its history. With this paper we will show that air defense artillery was vital asset for Korean and United States forces. We will also cover the history of coastal artillery along with a few early weapon systems and the minor changes made to them during the evolution of the air defense from the beginning leading up to the Korean War. In doing so we will highlight the weapon systems used by the United States during the Korean War. Our thesis in this paper is that the Korean War was one of the key points in the development of the air defense branch as a whole.

Today, radar is one of the most prevalent equipment devices used in the military, especially on naval ships. Radar is so detrimental to the navy because it detects invisible or distant objects by means of reflected radio waves and is capable of locating them accurately in space . Using this method, radars are able to scan for and, or track targets that, again, are too far for the human eye to see. With the AN/SPQ-9B, a ship is able to do both; in fact it can track while scanning. The track while

These three incidents alone cost the lives of three coalition pilots, well over 60 million dollars of military equipment, stressed relations in the U. S. military and between the governments of the coalition forces. Despite the 100% intercept success of Iraqi tactical ballistic missiles, the fratricide caused by the Patriot missile system was an unacceptable price to pay. The Patriot missile system is scrutinized and an investigation begins with the purpose of eliminating the safety

We both pulled out our laser pistols and checked their charges. The Short Range Arm (SRA) was an effective side arm for personal defense. It packed a punch that was strong enough to overcome space marine armor at short range. However, to generate enough penetration energy the SRA required a rather slow reload time. Thus, the pistol didn’t just fire as fast as you could pull the trigger. However, the SRA could fire as often as a well-trained archer who had a couple of quivers of arrows. Accuracy was another matter, but firing in a straight line into a mass of bodies mitigated any comparison or concerns. We both knew it was time to press our technological advantage and thin the enemy down as we surged

Clients are referred to BAC from various sources, including but not limited to linkage agreement with hospital and clinics in the community. Nonetheless, BAC has a mobile unit in the community, which brings the services to transient clients and those who cannot come to the agency for whatever reasons. The agency also conducts street outreach and events to inform residents of the services we provide in the community.