Ground Based Radar Design for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Defense

摘要

This creative investigation project addresses the requirements for a ground based intercontinental ballistic missile search and track radar system. Several design approaches are discussed along with their advantages and disadvantages. The final design choice is a phased array radar system modeled after the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS) currently in use for national missile defense. The project also includes how the radar was modeled and integrated into a nuclear missile defense simulation. Shortcomings of the current simulation along with areas of potential improvement are also included.