Historical review of missile aerodynamic developments [PDF]
The development of missiles from early history up to about 1970 is discussed. Early unpowered missiles beyond the rock include the spear, the bow and arrow, the gun and bullet, and the cannon and projectile.
Spearman, M. Leroy
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An Inference about Interference: A Surprising Application of Existing International Law to Inhibit Anti-Satellite Weapons [PDF]
, 2014 This article presents a thesis that most readers will find surprising, in an effort to develop a novel, simultaneous solution to three urgent, complex problems related to outer space.
Koplow, David A
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Variational Calculus Approach to Optimal Interception Task of a Ballistic Missile in 1D and 2D Cases
Algorithms, 2019 The paper presents the application of variational calculus to achieve the optimal design of the open-loop control law in the process of anti-ballistic missile interception task.
Dariusz Horla
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Model predictive control for current balancing in a four-phase buck converter [PDF]
, 2016 Multiphase buck topology offers smaller ripple current and lower component ratings. This, however, compromises unbalanced output current between each phase of an inductor which leads to over-current and inductor saturation issues.
A. F. Yahaya, Jabbar, Mansor, Muhamad
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Approches géostrategique et économique de la menace : réponses américaines (Geostrategic and economic approaches of the threat : american answers ) [PDF]
En 2001, le Department of Defense (DoD) des Etats-Unis a décidé de développer un « système de systèmes », désigné sous le nom de Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)1 destiné à protéger les États-Unis contre une attaque limitée de missiles balistiques
Michel A. Bailly
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Influence of maneuverability on helicopter combat effectiveness [PDF]
A computational procedure employing a stochastic learning method in conjunction with dynamic simulation of helicopter flight and weapon system operation was used to derive helicopter maneuvering strategies. The derived strategies maximize either survival
Falco, M., Smith, R.
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The new nuclear arms control environment : trip report and project conclusions [PDF]
, 2002 Includes bibliographical references. "July 2002"This paper reports the results of 9 conference, workshops and private meetings held on the current diplomatic and security problems associated with nuclear arms control, both before and after September 11 ...
Gottemoeller, Rose +3 more
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Civilian casualties of Iraqi ballistic missile attack to
Chinese Journal of Traumatology, 2012 【Abstract】Objective: To determine the pattern of causalities of Iraqi ballistic missile attacks on Tehran, the capital of Iran, during Iraq-Iran war.
Khaji Ali +3 more
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Keys to unblocking multilateral nuclear arms control [PDF]
, 2002 Includes bibliographical references (p. 9.) "July 2002"This article outlines the activities that must be undertaken and the issues that must be addressed in order for multilateral arms control to succeed in the 21st century, given the current US ...
Sands, Amy, Singer, Clifford E.
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