Role of Smokes in Warfare .

Authors

  • P.K. Mishra Institute of Armament Technology, Pune.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.44.4166

Keywords:

Opto electronics, Thermal imager, Non toxic smokes

Abstract

The role smokes in warfare is reviewed with particular reference to the world wars, and various types os smokes are discussed. The smokes that can defeat modern opto-electronics including infrared (IR)/millimetre wave (MMW) guidance and thermal imager are described. Environment-friendly non-toxic smokes are dealt with briefly. The future of smokes in these circumstances is mentioned.

Author Biography

P.K. Mishra, Institute of Armament Technology, Pune.

Institute of Armament Technology, Pune.

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Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

Mishra, P. (2013). Role of Smokes in Warfare . Defence Science Journal, 44(2), 173–179. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.44.4166

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Section

Armaments & Explosives