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Title:
LRL background measurements program for ICBM discrimination
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1960 Mar 09
Document Pages:
9 p.
Document Number(s):
UCRL-ID-124983
Originating Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
OpenNet Entry Date:
1997 Mar 26
OpenNet Modified Date:
2022 Nov 30
Description/Abstract:
Several proposals have been made for discriminating between Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) and decoys. Primary fundamental particles or high energy electromagnetic radiation can be scattered from or can activate the targets. The secondary radiation is observed by directional detectors that are positioned close-by and the information is transmitted to control centers on the ground. Lawrence Livermore Laboratory proposes a program for measurements of the natural space radiations. Eventually, the space backgrounds must be measured before a satisfactory discrimination system can be perfected. Past and scheduled background measurements are described and a measurement program is proposed.