E-Bomb: the key element of the contemporary military-technical revolution
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === The contemporary military rivalry is driven mostly by the ongoing military technical revolution. In particular, the weapons used on the future battlefield will play an important role in military affairs. Which weapons can play a key role i...
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10945/3996 http://hdl.handle.net/10945/3996 |
| Summary: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited === The contemporary military rivalry is driven mostly by the ongoing military technical revolution. In
particular, the weapons used on the future battlefield will play an important role in military affairs. Which
weapons can play a key role in the future? Electromagnetic weapons seem to involve key elements for the
future battlefield; they offer advantages over conventional weaponry by providing nonlethality, the
advantage of attack at the speed of light, fast engagement of multiple targets, potentially low operational
cost, and wide-area coverage for offensive and defensive purposes.
This thesis proposes hypothetical electromagnetic bombs (e-bomb) and classifies e-bombs into
three isocategories depending on power sources. It also assesses the potential lethality effects on different
targets based on a developed MATLAB Simulation Model. It also provides an understanding of the
principles of High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and High Power Microwave (HPM) Weapons. In
addition, a measure of effectiveness model is proposed to compare the hypothetical e-bomb, HEMP and
HPM weapons. The strategic effects on military affairs will be assessed. Finally, this study will help the
Turkish Armed Forces decide on investment in e-bomb research and development (R&D) to improve
combat capabilities in the future battlefield. === The contemporary military rivalry is driven mostly by the ongoing military technical revolution. In
particular, the weapons used on the future battlefield will play an important role in military affairs. Which
weapons can play a key role in the future? Electromagnetic weapons seem to involve key elements for the
future battlefield; they offer advantages over conventional weaponry by providing nonlethality, the
advantage of attack at the speed of light, fast engagement of multiple targets, potentially low operational
cost, and wide-area coverage for offensive and defensive purposes.
This thesis proposes hypothetical electromagnetic bombs (e-bomb) and classifies e-bombs into
three isocategories depending on power sources. It also assesses the potential lethality effects on different
targets based on a developed MATLAB Simulation Model. It also provides an understanding of the
principles of High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and High Power Microwave (HPM) Weapons. In
addition, a measure of effectiveness model is proposed to compare the hypothetical e-bomb, HEMP and
HPM weapons. The strategic effects on military affairs will be assessed. Finally, this study will help the
Turkish Armed Forces decide on investment in e-bomb research and development (R&D) to improve
combat capabilities in the future battlefield. |
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