Review of Directed Energy Technology for Countering Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars (Ram): Abbreviated Version Abbreviated Ver Edition Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sci (Author), Board on Army Science and Technology (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309111714 ISBN-13: 9780309111713 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $19.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2008 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | Political Freedom - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
Dewey: 623 |
LCCN: 2009277364 |
Physical Information: 42 pages |
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Publisher Description: The United States Army is looking for ways to defend against missile and mortar attacks. In this book, the National Research Council assesses a plan to create a 100 kW mobile, solid-state, laser weapon that could defend an area several kilometers in diameter. The NRC provides several recommendations:
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