Defensive platform size and survivability. [Platform survivability]

Technical Report · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:7001128

Canavan, Gregory H

This report discusses the survivability of space platforms, concentrating on space based kinetic energy interceptors. It evaluates the efficacy of hardening, maneuver, self-defense, and deception in extending the survivability of platforms of varying sizes to expected threats, concluding that they should be adequate in the near and mid terms.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 7001128
• Report Number(s): LA-11244-MS; ON: DE88011634
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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