Introduction to Precision Guided Munitions, A Handbook Providing Tutorial Information and Data on Precision Guided Munitions (PGM). Volume 1. Tutorial. Revision

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Abstract:

This volume contains general tutorial information on smart weapons precision guided munitions and guided missiles, how they work, what goes into their design, and their future trends. The material is intended to provide an overview of the technology involved in the design and operation of precision guided munitions for the non-technical reader. The various types of guidance are explained and the major components of a guided missile are discussed. Author

Author(s):
Heaston, R. J. ; Smoots, C. W.
Author Organization(s):
TACTICAL WEAPONS GUIDANCE AND CONTROL INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER CHICAGO IL
Pagination:
0157

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GACIAC-HB-83-01-VOL-1-REV
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DLA900-80-C-2853
Monitor Series:
DLA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.1.2_Structure Organization to Mission; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GUIDED MISSILES, *GUIDANCE, *HOMING DEVICES, *GUIDED WEAPONS, FREQUENCY, TARGET SIGNATURES, CORRELATION, PRECISION, GUIDED PROJECTILES, MULTIMODE, HOMING, GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS, MULTISPECTRAL, INERTIAL GUIDANCE, BEAM RIDER TRAJECTORIES, COMMAND GUIDANCE, TARGET ACTIVATED MUNITIONS, MIDCOURSE GUIDANCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Guided Missiles, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
*PRECISION GUIDANCE, SMART WEAPONS, PGM(PRECISION GUIDED MUNITIONS)
Report Date:
1983 May 01