By- Hrushikesh G. Manoli

&Ganesh D. Pethkar

Missile Control and Communication

MODERN MARK-50 FUSE DISINTEGRATION

Steps of Operation:

1. Scanning of sky with Radar or manual plane.

2.Continuous contact with control station.

3.Target is spotted and CS is informed.

4.Pre-attack procedure.

5.Decision execution

Overall view: Radar, CS and Launcher.

Overview of RADARsRadars are types of Sensors used for the patrolling of one’s proximity . This idea has been further extended to the Modern day SDRS and then the possible future “Macro SDRS”.

RADAR

FREQUENCYDIVERSITY POLARIMETRIC INTRAPULSE

MODULATION

SYNTHETIC APERTURE SECONDARY

RADIO DETECTION AND RANGING

Pathway for Communication

General processing of signals

Receiver Section

Block diagram of Super Heterodyne Receiver

Mixing of two different frequencies to form a different new frequency is called “Heterodyning”

Pre-attack procedure:

• Detection of ‘Host frequency’ and ‘foe frequency’.

• Communication with Control Station.• Warning to ‘foe frequency’, if detected.• Launchers are provided with suitable

information and are in synchronization with CS and Radar unit.

All the steps will be clarified in this video:

Multiple Launch Rocket System(MLRS) developed in Russia is shown.

Note that only the animation of Anti tank (missile) is shown, but its successive stages work only after communication with C.S

VIDEO

Points to be noted:

• All the wireless comm. made is same as that of satellite/mobile comm.

• Linking of two or more Control Stations(C.S) is made through OFC due to its large bandwidth and efficiency.

• As OFCs are laid underground, they are protected against damage due to attacks.

References:

• Weaponry Handbook, Renimental Pub.• www.google.co.in for images and videos.• Wireless communications, Andreas Molisch.

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