Directed Energy Weapons as a Means to Development
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Zbraně se směrovanou energií jako prostředek rozvoje schopností ozbrojených sil
Directed Energy Weapons as a Means to Development of Capabilities of the Armed Forces

Author(s): Jan Valouch
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Electromagnetic Compatibility; High Power Microwave; Direct Energy Weapons; Electromagnetic Pulse; Research and Development; Weapon System

Summary/Abstract: The directed energy weapons use highly focused energy to damage targets. These weapons use electromagnetic radiation, sound, or subatomic particles. This article aims mainly presentation of information on the current situation in the field of directed electromagnetic weapons that use pulsed electromagnetic field in the range of radio waves and microwaves band. These technologies are used for disruption or destruction of electronic and electrical circuits of the enemy equipment. This makes it possible to neutralize or completely destroy the operation of information, communication, management, control, firing and other electronic devices.

  • Issue Year: 25/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 61-81
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Czech