29-04-2014, 12:50 PM
The E-bomb - A Weapon of Electrical Mass Destruction
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Introduction:
It is a Future weapon i.e. more suitable weapons than conventional weapon to achieve shock effect over large target sets with small attacking forces.
Electromagnetic bombs (E-bombs) can perform such a role.
The objective is to paralyze the enemy’s communication systems as quickly as possible.
E-bomb Technology Base:
Power source - Explosively pumped Flux Compression Generator (FCG).
FCG invented by Los Alamos Labs during the 1950s.
FCG can produce tens of Mega Joules in tens to hundreds of microseconds.
Peak current of an FCG is 1000 X that of a typical lightning stroke.
The Physics of the FCG:
- Fast explosive compresses a magnetic field
- FCG transfers mechanical energy into the magnetic field
- Peak currents of Mega Amperes demonstrated in many experiments
FCG Operation:
External power source pumps FCG winding with start current.
When start current peaks, explosive lense fired to initiate explosive burn.
Explosive pressure expands armature and creates moving short
Moving armature compresses magnetic field
Damage Mechanisms:
Low frequency pulses produced by FCG create high voltage spikes on fixed wiring infrastructure.
Microwave radiation from HPM devices can couple directly through ventilation grilles, gaps between panels, poor interface shielding - producing a spatial standing wave inside the equipment cavity.
Targeting E-bombs:
Geographically fixed (buildings, radar and comm. sites ) identified by conventional methods like satellite, radar etc.
Radiating mobile / hidden targets (ships, mobile air defence equipment) detected using ESM (electronic support measure).
Non radiating mobile / hidden targets - use Unintentional Emissions (UE).
Conclusions:
E-bomb is a WEMD.
High payoff in using E-bombs against fundamental infrastructure, resulting in substantial paralysis.
E-bombs will become a decisive capability in Strategic Warfare and Electronic Combat.
E-bombs are a non-lethal weapon.
The critical issues for the next decade are the deployment of E-bombs and the hardening of fundamental infrastructure.