GPS AND WEAPON TECHNOLOGY

This paper focused on use of GPS technology and Relative GPS/ATACMS Scenario. We have also looked at Relative Techniques Employing Ground-Based Receivers. The missile can be guided by a number of ways for example by using radio waves, infrared, laser and by using GPS and INS. Radio waves are used when missile is guided by a human operator or by using radar system. Infrared is used to guide the missile when target emits thermal energy. With the help of infrared thermal energy emit by the target which is detected, then missile is guided by following heat produce by the target. Laser guidance works by pointing laser on the target, then missile is guided by following laser beam. Finally we have also discussed the advantages and difficulties in GPS based weapons.