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The effectiveness of lasers, particle beams, and high-speed projectiles in achieving the goals of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) is discussed. The factors that bear on the choice of a ground-based versus a space-based system are outlined. A table is included summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of the various systems being considered for the SDI system. The way in which an X-ray laser could provide `pop-up' defense is described, as is the possible role of rail guns in the system. Finally, the problems that must be overcome in supplying power in space are outlined.
Published in:
Spectrum, IEEE
(Volume:22
,
Issue:
9
)
Date of Publication: Sept. 1985
- Page(s):
- 47 - 54
- ISSN :
- 0018-9235
- INSPEC Accession Number:
- 2590781
- Digital Object Identifier :
- 10.1109/MSPEC.1985.6370813
- Product Type:
- Journals & Magazines
- Date of Current Version :
- 10 December 2012
- Issue Date :
- Sept. 1985
- Sponsored by :
- IEEE
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