Publisher
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Abstract
This research determines improved flight-path routes that make maximum utilization of terrain-masking opportunities, and defending radar and missile system equipment performance and launch timing constraints, in order to avoid radar detection and tracking, and to mitigate subsequent missile shoot-down risks. The problem is formulated as one of constrained optimization in three dimensions. Advantageous solutions are identified using the A* Algorithm in conjunction with detailed equipment performance and constraint calculations and high-resolution digital terrain elevation maps. Topographical features in digital terrain are exploited by the algorithm to avoid radar detection and tracking. The model includes provisions for all-aspect/all-frequency radar cross section variations, radar horizon masking, and specific factors relevant to the TLAM BGM-109 cruise missile and the Russian S-400 long-range and Pantsir point-defense IADS systems. Research conclusions indicate that intelligent exploitation of modeled system technical and performance capabilities and limitations yields improved survivability in conjunction with, and supplementing, terrain masking.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2017.1104
Scholarly Commons Citation
Pelosi, M., & Honeycutt, A. K. (2017). Cruise Missile Integrated Air Defense System Penetration: Modeling the S-400 System. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2017.1104
Table of S-400 engagement sequence.
96K6 Pantsir Engagement Model [Handout].pdf (72 kB)
Table of 96K6 engagement sequence.
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