Problem of low angle aircraft attack on naval vessel, with regard to possible missile defense; limitations and advantages of existing guidance systems; curved earth and radar propagation problem, and flight paths; factors in launching guided missile from naval vessel; launching and radar siting conditions; it is concluded that beam riding, homing beam riding with command guidance, and semi-active homing must be examined in design assessment before particular system can be chosen. (See also - discussion pt 4 Feb 1960 p D9-12)


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    Title :

    Some aspects of guided weapons


    Additional title:

    North East Coast Instn Engrs Shipbldrs -- Trans


    Contributors:
    Rowley, C. (author)


    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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