Madre Evaluation 6: Minuteman Skin and Exhaust Boundary Echoes

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Abstract:

The Madre Radar was used to observe one Minuteman launch over the horizon and another above the horizon. Evidence of a skin tracking was displayed. Exhaust boundary echo size estimates and doppler characteristics were obtained.

Author(s):
Headrick, J. M. ; Ahearn, J. L. ; Curley, S. R. ; Utley, F. H. ; Headrick, W. C. ; Thorp, M. E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0331390
Pagination:
0030

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-R-5825
Monitor Series:
NRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DOPPLER RADAR, *GUIDED MISSILE TRACKING SYSTEMS, *SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES, RADAR TRACKING, COHERENT RADAR, RADAR CROSS SECTIONS, RADAR REFLECTIONS, STRATEGIC WEAPONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Surface-Launched Guided Missiles, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
MADRE, MINUTEMAN
Report Date:
1962 Jul 27