Thermomechanical effects of ground-based directed energy weapons on satellites and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === Thermo mechanical modeling and simulation of a satellite and intercontinental ballistic missile assumes importance due to the increased interest in assessing the potential of such attacks. Effective and innovative methods are sought in asses...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mantzouris, Georgios
Other Authors: Kolar, Ramesh
Format: Others
Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10945/2570