8.3 Ground Microwave Weapons
769
Fig. 8.8 Typical options of
combat application of
microwave weapons
Target
Target
Target
Ammunition DN
Microwave DN
wavelengths of separate conductors placed inside the case. At wavelengths shorter
than the resonant wavelength of the opening, a slower reduction in penetrating ability
is observed, but sharp resonances arise due to many types of oscillations inside the
volume of the equipment case [4, 6].
Penetration of microwave radiation through connectors and cable connections
significantly depends on their design features. Open plug and socket connectors have
a lot of significant differences from openings (presence of pins, cable, etc.). There
is very little information in literature about the analysis of passage of microwave
radiation through connectors. The effect of microwave radiation through open plugand-socket connectors of quick-disconnect cable connections of aircrafts and spacecrafts can cause failure of the onboard electronics and other internal elements, such
as pyroautomatic elements. However, in most examples of aircrafts and spacecrafts,
elements of the onboard electronics are not subjected to direct effect of microwave
radiation, since they are included in shielded units. In this case, destruction of
elements occurs under the effect of secondary voltages and currents induced in pins
of open plug and socket connectors and non-shielded cables, which are electrically
connected to electronic elements. Theoretical assessment of microwave radiation
attenuation during penetration of open plug and socket connectors are extremely
complicated due to a great number of affecting factors. At the same time, necessity
and relevance of such theoretical and experimental studies raise no doubts. This is
769
Fig. 8.8 Typical options of
combat application of
microwave weapons
Target
Target
Target
Ammunition DN
Microwave DN
wavelengths of separate conductors placed inside the case. At wavelengths shorter
than the resonant wavelength of the opening, a slower reduction in penetrating ability
is observed, but sharp resonances arise due to many types of oscillations inside the
volume of the equipment case [4, 6].
Penetration of microwave radiation through connectors and cable connections
significantly depends on their design features. Open plug and socket connectors have
a lot of significant differences from openings (presence of pins, cable, etc.). There
is very little information in literature about the analysis of passage of microwave
radiation through connectors. The effect of microwave radiation through open plugand-socket connectors of quick-disconnect cable connections of aircrafts and spacecrafts can cause failure of the onboard electronics and other internal elements, such
as pyroautomatic elements. However, in most examples of aircrafts and spacecrafts,
elements of the onboard electronics are not subjected to direct effect of microwave
radiation, since they are included in shielded units. In this case, destruction of
elements occurs under the effect of secondary voltages and currents induced in pins
of open plug and socket connectors and non-shielded cables, which are electrically
connected to electronic elements. Theoretical assessment of microwave radiation
attenuation during penetration of open plug and socket connectors are extremely
complicated due to a great number of affecting factors. At the same time, necessity
and relevance of such theoretical and experimental studies raise no doubts. This is