Title :
The future battlefield: a blast of gigawatts? [microwave-based weapons]
Author :
Florig, H. Keith
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Carnegie-Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The growing interest in the military potential of high-power microwaves is discussed. The effect of such radiation on hardware is examined. Limits on beam intensity are identified, and methods for generating the beam are described. Biological effects of microwaves and the potential use against troops are discussed. The practicality of microwave-based weapons is assessed with regard to cost and military effectiveness.<>
Keywords :
biological effects of microwaves; military equipment; weapons; biological effects; high-power microwaves; microwave-based weapons; Aerospace electronics; EMP radiation effects; Electromagnetic heating; High power microwave generation; Microwave communication; Microwave devices; Microwave generation; Military aircraft; Radar; Weapons;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
