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Strategic Nuclear Weapons for Planetary Defense.

Authors :
Howe, James
Source :
Space & Defense. Spring2015, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p5-18. 14p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article explores the development of a strategic nuclear weapons for planetary defense on small meteoroids and space debris. Topics discussed include an overview on the planetary significant threat to the planet, the scientific study on the asteroid and comet population to protect the plant from collision and the development of collision mitigation techniques. An overview of the U.S. federal government's study on nuclear weapons complex is also explained.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2380131X
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Space & Defense
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102751034
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.32873/uno.dc.sd.08.01.1120