Alternative Approaches for Enhanced Survivability of Missiles

Missiles provide the essential accuracy and standoff range capabilities that are required in modern warfare. Technologies for missiles are rapidly emerging, resulting in the frequent introduction of new missile systems. The capability to meet the requirements for missile survivability is especially important for long range missiles. This presentation provides an overview of the broad range of alternatives in satisfying missile requirements for survivability. The methods presented are generally physics-based, to provide insight into the primary driving parameters. Typical values of missile parameters and the characteristics of current operational missiles are discussed, as well as the enabling subsystems and technologies for missiles and the current/projected state-of-the-art. Videos are presented to illustrate missile development tests and facilities and missile performance.

APPROACHES FOR MISSILE SURVIVABILITY ADDRESSED IN THIS PRESENTATION

• Speed
• Altitude
• Maneuvers
• Low observable airframe
• CCM seeker
• Inertial navigation system
• Pseudolites
• Data link
• EMP hardening
• Threat avoidance/mission planning