Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
ISBN 13 | 9781408175255 |
ISBN 10 | 1408175258 |
Book Subtitle | Reed's Marine Engineering And Technology, Volume 14 |
Book Description | First book to give an insight into a growing area of interest - stealth warship technology - which is crucial for future developments in warship construction. It demonstrates the importance of materials used in warship construction and how this influences all of a naval platform's design parameters. Stealth technology is now considered a critical component within warship design, with interest in the concept of stealth increasing around the globe as naval forces adapt to new challenges. Many new developing nations are now implementing their first generation of stealth technology military hardware. This exciting book explores the full extent of threats to warships and thus the transformational change in naval architecture to incorporate these modern stealth technologies. Discussing the history of stealth technology, with references to well-known aircraft, ships and events in military history, the book also provides readers with a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the specialist skills required in this naval sector. This is an essential read for anyone interested in stealth design and the issues involved in this evolving technology. |
About the Author | Christopher Lavers is the Subject Matter Expert in Radar and Telecommunications and Senior Lecturer in Remote Sensing at Britannia Royal Naval College, Plymouth University, UK. |
Language | English |
Author | Christopher Lavers |
Publication Date | 1 Nov 2012 |
Number of Pages | 176 |
Stealth Warship Technology: Reed's Marine Engineering And Technology, Volume 14 Paperback English by Christopher Lavers - 1 Nov 2012