Chemical warfare agents(CWAs)remain a persistent hazard in many parts of the world,necessitating a deeper exploration of their chemical and physical characteristics and reactions under diverse conditions.Diisopropyl m...Chemical warfare agents(CWAs)remain a persistent hazard in many parts of the world,necessitating a deeper exploration of their chemical and physical characteristics and reactions under diverse conditions.Diisopropyl methylphosphonate(DIMP),a commonly used CWA surrogate,is widely studied to enhance our understanding of CWA behavior.The prevailing thermal decomposition model for DIMP,developed approximately 25 years ago,is based on data collected in nitrogen atmospheres at temperatures ranging from 700 K to 800 K.Despite its limitations,this model continues to serve as a foundation for research across various thermal and reactive environments,including combustion studies.Our recent experiments have extended the scope of decomposition analysis by examining DIMP in both nitrogen and zero air across a lower temperature range of 175℃ to 250℃.Infrared spectroscopy results under nitrogen align well with the established model;however,we observed that catalytic effects,stemming from decomposition byproducts and interactions with stainless steel surfaces,alter the reaction kinetics.In zero air environments,we observed a novel infrared absorption band.Spectral fitting suggests this band may represent a combination of propanal and acetone,while GCMS analysis points to vinyl formate and acetone as possible constituents.Although the precise identity of these new products remains unresolved,our findings clearly indicate that the existing decomposition model cannot be reliably extended to lower temperatures or non-nitrogen environments without further revisions.展开更多
As the core information infrastructure of modern information warfare,the offensive and defensive confrontations of satellite navigation systems have given rise to navigation warfare,which focuses on seizing control of...As the core information infrastructure of modern information warfare,the offensive and defensive confrontations of satellite navigation systems have given rise to navigation warfare,which focuses on seizing control of navigation resources.Based on the space segment,control segment,and user segment of satellite navigation systems,this paper systematically constructs an offensive-defensive technology system for navigation warfare,and deeply analyzes core measures such as signal enhancement and suppression,autonomous navigation and link jamming,anti-jamming reception,and integrated navigation.It extracts key technologies including adaptive nulling antennas,joint filtering,and multi-dimensional combined jamming,and discusses the technical effectiveness of these technologies by incorporating relevant cases.The advantages of navigation warfare stem from multi-segment coordination and technological inte-gration.In the future,the development directions of navigation warfare will focus on three aspects:enhancing satellite capabilities,tackling core technical challenges,and building a multi-dimensional system.展开更多
Cognitive bias,stemming from electronic measurement error and variability in human perception,exists in cognitive electronic warfare and affects the outcomes of conflicts.In this paper,the dynamic game approach is emp...Cognitive bias,stemming from electronic measurement error and variability in human perception,exists in cognitive electronic warfare and affects the outcomes of conflicts.In this paper,the dynamic game approach is employed to develop a model for cognitive bias induced by incomplete information and measurement errors in cognitive radar countermeasures.The payoffs for both parties are calculated using the radar's anti-jamming strategy matrix A and the jammer's jamming strategy matrix B.With perfect Bayesian equilibrium,a dynamic radar countermeasure model is established,and the impact of cognitive bias is analyzed.Drawing inspiration from the cognitive bias analysis method used in stock market trading,a cognitive bias model for cognitive radar countermeasures is introduced,and its correctness is mathematically proved.A gaming scenario involving the AN/SPY-1 radar and a smart jammer is set up to analyze the influence of cognitive bias on game outcomes.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed method.展开更多
Chemical warfare agents(CWAs)are extremely lethal substances used in warfare and terrorism,capable of causing permanent damage even in small doses,despite medical intervention.Therefore,detection,protection,and detoxi...Chemical warfare agents(CWAs)are extremely lethal substances used in warfare and terrorism,capable of causing permanent damage even in small doses,despite medical intervention.Therefore,detection,protection,and detoxification of CWAs are vital for the safety of first responders,military personnel,and civilians,driving significant research in this area.Herein,we designed and synthesized a poly(-diallyldimethylammonium chloride)(PDDA)mediated cupric oxide(CuO)functionalized activated carbon fabric(ACF),termed ACF@PDDA-CuO,as an adsorbent filter material for self-detoxifying chemical protective clothing.PDDA,a positively charged polyelectrolyte,effectively binds in-situ synthesized CuO to the negatively charged ACF surface,serving as a suitable binder.This study demonstrates the synergistic effects of PDDA-CuO functionalization on ACF,where PDDA treatment enhanced mechanical and comfort properties,and CuO crystal growth significantly improved detoxification efficacy against the CWA Nerve Agent Sarin.Comprehensive analyses,including FTIR,BET surface area analysis,SEM,EDS,TEM,STEM,TGA,XPS,and XRD,confirmed the uniform deposition of CuO and PDDA on the ACF surface.The Cu content on ACF@PDDA-CuO samples was measured via iodometric titration.The materials were evaluated for tensile strength,air permeability,water vapor permeability,nerve agent(Sarin)detoxification,and blister agent(Sulfur Mustard)breakthrough time to assess their applicability for protective clothing.The optimized PDDA-CuO on ACF detoxified 82.04%of Sarin within 18 h,compared to 25.22%by ACF alone,and enhanced tensile strength by 23.67%,air permeability by 24.63%,and water vapor permeability by 3.94%,while maintaining protection against Sulfur Mustard for 24 h.These findings indicate that ACF@PDDA-CuO is a promising candidate for CWA protective clothing,offering robust protection with enhanced comfort.展开更多
The Mohist doctrine of “non-offensive warfare” (fei gong) is fundamentally grounded in the principles of robust defense and the strategic use of strength to deter armed conflict. In contrast to the Confucian concept...The Mohist doctrine of “non-offensive warfare” (fei gong) is fundamentally grounded in the principles of robust defense and the strategic use of strength to deter armed conflict. In contrast to the Confucian conception of “righteous war”, the Mohist philosophy of peace exhibits a distinctly pragmatic orientation: it reconceptualizes the very nature of warfare by rejecting annexation and expansion motivated by avarice;it seeks the cessation of war not through moral exhortation but through the establishment of effective defensive capabilities;and it develops a systematic military thought that privileges defense over aggression. This intellectual shift is deeply rooted in the socio-political transformations of the Warring States period, during which the collapse of the old order rendered appeals to moral authority insufficient to counterbalance the pervasive drive for territorial consolidation. Departing from prior scholarship that has largely focused on the Confucian ideal of “harmony as the highest virtue”, this study contends that Mohist fei gong embodies an active pacifism-a proactive paradigm of self-defense aimed at the prevention of war. This framework offers a more dynamic and agentive philosophical resource than models of “passive peace”, thereby illuminating the historical lineage and civilizational foundations of China’s peace-oriented thought.展开更多
In the third decade of the 21st century,the aerospace field is evolving at an unprecedented pace towards intelligence and autonomy.As competition for space resource development intensifies,breakthroughs in near-space ...In the third decade of the 21st century,the aerospace field is evolving at an unprecedented pace towards intelligence and autonomy.As competition for space resource development intensifies,breakthroughs in near-space vehicle technology emerge,and the concept of drone swarm warfare matures,traditional rule-based and experience-driven battlefield situation awareness models are struggling to meet the demands of complex adversarial environments.This special issue brings together the latest research findings from fields such as computer science and technology,electronic engineering,and cognitive science,systematically exploring the cognitive revolution driven by the deep integration of next-generation artificial intelligence and aerospace engineering,all centered around the core theme of"Intelligent Situation Awareness"(ISA).展开更多
运用CitespaceⅡ信息可视化图谱软件对"cyberspace" or "cyber warfare"研究文献数据进行分析,绘制了共引网络图谱,并依据图谱中关键节点文献的知识基础,对研究热点及趋势进行了初步探讨,得出国外研究的热点与前沿...运用CitespaceⅡ信息可视化图谱软件对"cyberspace" or "cyber warfare"研究文献数据进行分析,绘制了共引网络图谱,并依据图谱中关键节点文献的知识基础,对研究热点及趋势进行了初步探讨,得出国外研究的热点与前沿的相关结论,对"cyberspace" or "cyber warfare"的研究具有一定的参考价值。展开更多
This paper studies the radar cross section （RCS） of carrier electronic warfare airplanes. Under the typical naval operations section, the mathematical model of the radar wave＇s pitch angle incidence range analysis ...This paper studies the radar cross section （RCS） of carrier electronic warfare airplanes. Under the typical naval operations section, the mathematical model of the radar wave＇s pitch angle incidence range analysis is established. Based on the CATIA software, considering dynamic deflec- tions of duck wing leading edge flaps, flaperons, horizontal tail, and rudder, as well as aircraft with air-to-air missile, anti-radiation missile, electronic jamming pod, and other weapons, the 3D models of carrier electronic warfare airplanes Model A and Model B with weapons were established. Based on the physical optics method and the equivalent electromagnetic flow method, by the use of the RCSAnsys software, the characteristics of carrier electronic warfare airplanes＇ RCS under steady and dynamic flights were simulated under the UHF, X, and S radar bands. This paper researches the detection probability of aircraft by radars under the condition of electronic warfare, and com- pletes the mathematical statistical analysis of the simulation results. The results show that： The Model A of carrier electronic warfare airplane is better than Model B on stealth performance and on discover probability by radar detection effectively.展开更多
Bioterrorism has received a lot of attention in the first decade of this century. Biological agents are considered attractive weapons for bioterrorism as these are easy to obtain, comparatively inexpensive to produce ...Bioterrorism has received a lot of attention in the first decade of this century. Biological agents are considered attractive weapons for bioterrorism as these are easy to obtain, comparatively inexpensive to produce and exhibit widespread fear and panic than the actual potential of physical damage. Bacillus anthracis(B. anthracis), the etiologic agent of anthrax is a Gram positive, spore forming, non-motile bacterium. This is supposed to be one of the most potent BW agents because its spores are extremely resistant to natural conditions and can survive for several decades in the environment. B.anthracis spores enter the body through skin lesion(cutaneous anthrax), lungs(pulmonary anthrax), or gastrointestinal route(gastrointestinal anthrax) and germinate, giving rise to the vegetative form. Anthrax is a concern of public health also in many countries where agriculture is the main source of income including India. Anthrax has been associated with human history for a very long time and regained its popularity after Sept 2001 incidence in United States. The present review article describes the history, biology, life cycle, pathogenicity, virulence, epidemiology and potential of B. anthracis as biological weapon.展开更多
Electronic warfare is a modern combat mode,in which predicting digital material consumption is a key for material requirements planning(MRP).In this paper,we introduce an insensitive loss function(ε) and propose a ε...Electronic warfare is a modern combat mode,in which predicting digital material consumption is a key for material requirements planning(MRP).In this paper,we introduce an insensitive loss function(ε) and propose a ε-SVR-based prediction approach.First,we quantify values of influencing factors of digital equipments in electronic warfare and a small-sample data on real consumption to form a real combat data set,and preprocess it to construct the sample space.Subsequently,we establish the ε-SVR-based prediction model based on "wartime influencing factors-material consumption" and perform model training.In case study,we give 8 historical battle events with battle damage data and predict 3 representative kinds of digital materials by using the proposed approach.The results illustrate its higher accuracy and more convenience compared with other current approaches.Taking data acquisition controller prediction as an example,our model has better prediction performance(RMSE=0.575 7,MAPE(%)=12.037 6 and R^2=0.996 0) compared with BP neural network model(RMSE=1.272 9,MAPE(%)=23.577 5 and R^2=0.980 3) and GM(1,1) model(RMSE=2.095 0,MAPE(%)=24.188 0 and R^2=0.946 6).The fact shows that the approach can be used to support decision-making for MRP in electronic warfare.展开更多
Tolerance sensitivity limits the practical application of the cross-eye jammer.Previous literature has demonstrated that retrodirective cross-eye jamming with multiple antenna elements possesses the advantage of loose...Tolerance sensitivity limits the practical application of the cross-eye jammer.Previous literature has demonstrated that retrodirective cross-eye jamming with multiple antenna elements possesses the advantage of loose tolerance requirements compared to traditional cross-eye jamming.However,the previous analysis was limited,because there are still some factors affecting the parameter tolerance of the multiple-element retrodirective cross-eye jamming(MRCJ)system and they have not been investigated completely,such as the loop difference,the baseline ratio and the jammer-to-signal ratio.This paper performs a comprehensive tolerance analysis of the MRCJ system with a nonuniformspacing linear array.Simulation results demonstrate the tolerance effects of the above influence factors and give reasonable advice for easing tolerance sensitivity.展开更多
The total cross-eye gain of multiple-element retrodirective cross-eye jamming(MRCJ) in the presence of the platform skin return is a distribution rather than a constant value, due to the random variation in the phase ...The total cross-eye gain of multiple-element retrodirective cross-eye jamming(MRCJ) in the presence of the platform skin return is a distribution rather than a constant value, due to the random variation in the phase of the skin return. Although the median value of the total cross-eye gain distribution had been analyzed in previous studies, the extreme values providing useful indications of the upper and lower bounds of the total cross-eye gain have not been analyzed until now. In this paper, the cumulative distribution function and the extreme values of the total cross-eye gain of MRCJ are derived. The angular error induced in threat monopulse radar as a figure of merit is used to analyze the performance of MRCJ system. Simulation results demonstrate the variation of the angular error and discuss the proper value of jamming-to-signal ratio(JSR) making the MRCJ system more effective in consideration of the whole distribution of the total cross-eye gain.展开更多
Biochemistry weapon is raising new tools of war and terror.This research is an experiment about portable system for CWAs (chemical warfare agents) detection using micro array gas system.CWAs were divided into four typ...Biochemistry weapon is raising new tools of war and terror.This research is an experiment about portable system for CWAs (chemical warfare agents) detection using micro array gas system.CWAs were divided into four types such as blood, nerve,vesicant,and choking agent.To detect various CWAs,semiconductor thick film sensor array based on tin oxide was fabricated and their gas responses were examined.Operating temperature was range of 250℃to 350℃and gas concentration was range of 0.1μg/g to 10μg/g.Sensor array was measured as operating temperatures,concentrations for four simulant agents of CWAs.Extracted parameters from results were carried out classification among CWAs through the principal component analysis (PCA).Also,classification of gases is studied using adaptive resonance theory (ART) that is one of neural network algorithm.Results displayed using PDA system.展开更多
Cerium dioxide was used for the first time as reactive sorbent for the degradation of the organophosphate pesticides para-thion methyl, chlorpyrifos, dichlofenthion, fenchlorphos, and prothiofos, as well as of some ch...Cerium dioxide was used for the first time as reactive sorbent for the degradation of the organophosphate pesticides para-thion methyl, chlorpyrifos, dichlofenthion, fenchlorphos, and prothiofos, as well as of some chemical warfare agents-nerve gases soman and O-ethyl S-[2-（diisopropylamino） ethyl] methylphosphonothioate （VX）. CeO2 specimens were prepared by calcination of basic cerous carbonate obtained by precipitation from an aqueous solution. The CeO2 samples containing certain amounts （1 wt.%-5 wt.%） of the neighboring lanthanides （La, Pr, Nd） were prepared in a similar way from pure lanthanide salts. It was shown that ceria accelerated markedly the decomposition of parathion methyl causing the cleavage of the P-O-aryl bond in the pesticide molecule. A similar reaction mechanism was proposed for the degradation of other organophosphate pesticides and nerve agents. The degradation times （reaction half-times） were in an order of minutes in the presence of CeO2, compared to hours or days under common environ-mental conditions. The reaction in suitable organic solvents allowed conversions of about 90%for parathion methyl loading of 20 mg pesticide/g CeO2 within 2 h with a reactant half-life in the order of 0.1 min. The key parameter governing the degradation efficiency of CeO2 was the temperature during calcination. At optimum calcination temperature （about 773.15 K）, the produced ceria retained a sufficiently high surface area, and attained an optimum degree of crystallinity （related to a number of crystal defects, and thus poten-tial reactive sites）. The presence of other lanthanides somewhat decreased the reaction rate, but this effect was not detrimental and permitted the possible use of chemically impure ceria as a reactive sorbent. A fast organophosphate degradation was demonstrated not only in non-polar solvents （such as heptane）, but also in polar aprotic solvents （acetonitrile, acetone） that are miscible with water. This opens new possibilities for designing more versatile decontamination strategies. The cleavage of phosphate ester bonds is of a great importance not only for the degradation of dangerous chemicals （chemical weapons, pesticides）, but also for interactions of ceria （es-pecially the nano-sized one） in biologically relevant systems.展开更多
Focused energy delivery(FED) is a technique that can precisely bring energy to the specific region,which arouses wide attention in precision electronic warfare(PREW).This paper first proposes a joint optimization mode...Focused energy delivery(FED) is a technique that can precisely bring energy to the specific region,which arouses wide attention in precision electronic warfare(PREW).This paper first proposes a joint optimization model with respect to the locations of the array and the transmitted signals to improve the performance of FED.As the problem is nonconvex and NP-hard,particle swarm optimization(PSO) is adopted to solve the locations of the array,while designing the transmitted signals under a feasible array is considered as a unimodular quadratic program(UQP) subproblem to calculate the fitness criterion of PSO.In the PSO-UQP framework established,two methods are presented for the UQP subproblem,which are more efficient and more accurate respectively than previous works.Furthermore,a threshold value is set in the framework to determine which method to adopt to take full advantages of the methods above.Meanwhile,we obtain the maximum localization error that FED can tolerate,which is significant for implementing FED in practice.Simulation results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the joint optimization algorithm,and the correctness of the maximum localization error derived.展开更多
A joint two-dimensional(2D)direction-of-arrival(DOA)and radial Doppler frequency estimation method for the L-shaped array is proposed in this paper based on the compressive sensing(CS)framework.Revised from the conven...A joint two-dimensional(2D)direction-of-arrival(DOA)and radial Doppler frequency estimation method for the L-shaped array is proposed in this paper based on the compressive sensing(CS)framework.Revised from the conventional CS-based methods where the joint spatial-temporal parameters are characterized in one large scale matrix,three smaller scale matrices with independent azimuth,elevation and Doppler frequency are introduced adopting a separable observation model.Afterwards,the estimation is achieved by L1-norm minimization and the Bayesian CS algorithm.In addition,under the L-shaped array topology,the azimuth and elevation are separated yet coupled to the same radial Doppler frequency.Hence,the pair matching problem is solved with the aid of the radial Doppler frequency.Finally,numerical simulations corroborate the feasibility and validity of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
Transmit waveform optimization is critical to radar system performance. There have been a fruit of achievements about waveform design in recent years. However, most of the existing methods are based on the assumption ...Transmit waveform optimization is critical to radar system performance. There have been a fruit of achievements about waveform design in recent years. However, most of the existing methods are based on the assumption that radar is smart and the target is dumb, which is not always reasonable in the modern electronic warfare. This paper focuses on the waveform design for radar and the extended target in the environment of electronic warfare. Three different countermeasure models between smart radar and dumb target, smart target and dumb radar, smart radar and smart target are proposed. Taking the signal-to-interferenceplus-noise ratio(SINR) as the metric, optimized waveforms for the first two scenarios are achieved by the general water-filling method in the presence of clutter. For the last case, the equilibrium between smart radar and smart target in the presence of clutter is given mathematically and the optimized solution is achieved through a novel two-step water-filling method on the basis of minmax theory. Simulation results under different power constraints show the power allocation strategies of radar and target and the output SINRs are analyzed.展开更多
The paper presents the possibilities of,and methods for,acquiring,analysing and processing optical signals in order to recognise,identify and counteract threats on the contemporary battleground.The main ways electroni...The paper presents the possibilities of,and methods for,acquiring,analysing and processing optical signals in order to recognise,identify and counteract threats on the contemporary battleground.The main ways electronic warfare is waged in the optical band of the electromagnetic wave spectrum have been formulated,including the acquisition of optical emitter signatures,as well as ultraviolet(UV)and thermal(IR)signatures.The physical parameters and values describing the emission of laser radiation are discussed,including their importance in terms of creating optical signatures.Moreover,it has been shown that in the transformation of optical signals into signatures,only their spectral and temporal parameters can be applied.This was confirmed in experimental part of the paper,which includes our own measurements of spectral and temporal emission characteristics for three types of binocular laser rangefinders.It has been further shown that through simple registration and quick analysis involving comparison of emission time parameters in the case of UV signatures in“solar-blind”band,various events can be identified quickly and faultlessly.The same is true for IR signatures,where the amplitudes of the recorded signal for several wavelengths are compared.This was confirmed experimentally for UV signatures by registering and then analyzing signals from several events during military exercises at a training ground,namely Rocket Propelled Grenade(RPG)launches and explosions after hitting targets,trinitrotoluene(TNT)explosions,firing armour-piercing,fin-stabilised,discarding sabots(APFSDS)or high explosive(HE)projectiles.The final section describes a proposed model database of emitters,created as a result of analysing and transforming the recorded signals into optical signatures.展开更多
Monopulse radar is widely used in military.Jamming monopulse radar has always been a research hotspot in electronic warfare(EW).Cross-eye jamming has always been considered as the most effective measures to jam with m...Monopulse radar is widely used in military.Jamming monopulse radar has always been a research hotspot in electronic warfare(EW).Cross-eye jamming has always been considered as the most effective measures to jam with monopulse radar.In this paper, we propose a multi-group three-tuple crosseye jamming structure where each group contains three antenna elements with a definite phase and an amplitude relationship.Then, based on the principle of monopulse angle measurement, the error angle is deduced theoretically.Simulations show that such a multi-group three-tuple cross-eye jamming structure performs better than the multi-element cross-eye jamming structure previously proposed, and the analysis of the centroid shows that the centroid of the structure proposed in this paper is more widely distributed in space.展开更多
基金sponsored by the Department of Defense,Defense Threat Reduction Agency under the Materials Science in Extreme Environments University Research Alliance,HDTRA1-20-2-0001。
文摘Chemical warfare agents(CWAs)remain a persistent hazard in many parts of the world,necessitating a deeper exploration of their chemical and physical characteristics and reactions under diverse conditions.Diisopropyl methylphosphonate(DIMP),a commonly used CWA surrogate,is widely studied to enhance our understanding of CWA behavior.The prevailing thermal decomposition model for DIMP,developed approximately 25 years ago,is based on data collected in nitrogen atmospheres at temperatures ranging from 700 K to 800 K.Despite its limitations,this model continues to serve as a foundation for research across various thermal and reactive environments,including combustion studies.Our recent experiments have extended the scope of decomposition analysis by examining DIMP in both nitrogen and zero air across a lower temperature range of 175℃ to 250℃.Infrared spectroscopy results under nitrogen align well with the established model;however,we observed that catalytic effects,stemming from decomposition byproducts and interactions with stainless steel surfaces,alter the reaction kinetics.In zero air environments,we observed a novel infrared absorption band.Spectral fitting suggests this band may represent a combination of propanal and acetone,while GCMS analysis points to vinyl formate and acetone as possible constituents.Although the precise identity of these new products remains unresolved,our findings clearly indicate that the existing decomposition model cannot be reliably extended to lower temperatures or non-nitrogen environments without further revisions.
文摘As the core information infrastructure of modern information warfare,the offensive and defensive confrontations of satellite navigation systems have given rise to navigation warfare,which focuses on seizing control of navigation resources.Based on the space segment,control segment,and user segment of satellite navigation systems,this paper systematically constructs an offensive-defensive technology system for navigation warfare,and deeply analyzes core measures such as signal enhancement and suppression,autonomous navigation and link jamming,anti-jamming reception,and integrated navigation.It extracts key technologies including adaptive nulling antennas,joint filtering,and multi-dimensional combined jamming,and discusses the technical effectiveness of these technologies by incorporating relevant cases.The advantages of navigation warfare stem from multi-segment coordination and technological inte-gration.In the future,the development directions of navigation warfare will focus on three aspects:enhancing satellite capabilities,tackling core technical challenges,and building a multi-dimensional system.
文摘Cognitive bias,stemming from electronic measurement error and variability in human perception,exists in cognitive electronic warfare and affects the outcomes of conflicts.In this paper,the dynamic game approach is employed to develop a model for cognitive bias induced by incomplete information and measurement errors in cognitive radar countermeasures.The payoffs for both parties are calculated using the radar's anti-jamming strategy matrix A and the jammer's jamming strategy matrix B.With perfect Bayesian equilibrium,a dynamic radar countermeasure model is established,and the impact of cognitive bias is analyzed.Drawing inspiration from the cognitive bias analysis method used in stock market trading,a cognitive bias model for cognitive radar countermeasures is introduced,and its correctness is mathematically proved.A gaming scenario involving the AN/SPY-1 radar and a smart jammer is set up to analyze the influence of cognitive bias on game outcomes.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
基金Defence Research and Development Establishment(DRDE),DRDO,Gwalior-474002,(India)for his keen interestencouragement.The DRDE accession number for this manuscript is DRDE-IREC-130-28/03/2024.
文摘Chemical warfare agents(CWAs)are extremely lethal substances used in warfare and terrorism,capable of causing permanent damage even in small doses,despite medical intervention.Therefore,detection,protection,and detoxification of CWAs are vital for the safety of first responders,military personnel,and civilians,driving significant research in this area.Herein,we designed and synthesized a poly(-diallyldimethylammonium chloride)(PDDA)mediated cupric oxide(CuO)functionalized activated carbon fabric(ACF),termed ACF@PDDA-CuO,as an adsorbent filter material for self-detoxifying chemical protective clothing.PDDA,a positively charged polyelectrolyte,effectively binds in-situ synthesized CuO to the negatively charged ACF surface,serving as a suitable binder.This study demonstrates the synergistic effects of PDDA-CuO functionalization on ACF,where PDDA treatment enhanced mechanical and comfort properties,and CuO crystal growth significantly improved detoxification efficacy against the CWA Nerve Agent Sarin.Comprehensive analyses,including FTIR,BET surface area analysis,SEM,EDS,TEM,STEM,TGA,XPS,and XRD,confirmed the uniform deposition of CuO and PDDA on the ACF surface.The Cu content on ACF@PDDA-CuO samples was measured via iodometric titration.The materials were evaluated for tensile strength,air permeability,water vapor permeability,nerve agent(Sarin)detoxification,and blister agent(Sulfur Mustard)breakthrough time to assess their applicability for protective clothing.The optimized PDDA-CuO on ACF detoxified 82.04%of Sarin within 18 h,compared to 25.22%by ACF alone,and enhanced tensile strength by 23.67%,air permeability by 24.63%,and water vapor permeability by 3.94%,while maintaining protection against Sulfur Mustard for 24 h.These findings indicate that ACF@PDDA-CuO is a promising candidate for CWA protective clothing,offering robust protection with enhanced comfort.
文摘The Mohist doctrine of “non-offensive warfare” (fei gong) is fundamentally grounded in the principles of robust defense and the strategic use of strength to deter armed conflict. In contrast to the Confucian conception of “righteous war”, the Mohist philosophy of peace exhibits a distinctly pragmatic orientation: it reconceptualizes the very nature of warfare by rejecting annexation and expansion motivated by avarice;it seeks the cessation of war not through moral exhortation but through the establishment of effective defensive capabilities;and it develops a systematic military thought that privileges defense over aggression. This intellectual shift is deeply rooted in the socio-political transformations of the Warring States period, during which the collapse of the old order rendered appeals to moral authority insufficient to counterbalance the pervasive drive for territorial consolidation. Departing from prior scholarship that has largely focused on the Confucian ideal of “harmony as the highest virtue”, this study contends that Mohist fei gong embodies an active pacifism-a proactive paradigm of self-defense aimed at the prevention of war. This framework offers a more dynamic and agentive philosophical resource than models of “passive peace”, thereby illuminating the historical lineage and civilizational foundations of China’s peace-oriented thought.
文摘In the third decade of the 21st century,the aerospace field is evolving at an unprecedented pace towards intelligence and autonomy.As competition for space resource development intensifies,breakthroughs in near-space vehicle technology emerge,and the concept of drone swarm warfare matures,traditional rule-based and experience-driven battlefield situation awareness models are struggling to meet the demands of complex adversarial environments.This special issue brings together the latest research findings from fields such as computer science and technology,electronic engineering,and cognitive science,systematically exploring the cognitive revolution driven by the deep integration of next-generation artificial intelligence and aerospace engineering,all centered around the core theme of"Intelligent Situation Awareness"(ISA).
文摘运用CitespaceⅡ信息可视化图谱软件对"cyberspace" or "cyber warfare"研究文献数据进行分析,绘制了共引网络图谱,并依据图谱中关键节点文献的知识基础,对研究热点及趋势进行了初步探讨,得出国外研究的热点与前沿的相关结论,对"cyberspace" or "cyber warfare"的研究具有一定的参考价值。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51375490)
文摘This paper studies the radar cross section （RCS） of carrier electronic warfare airplanes. Under the typical naval operations section, the mathematical model of the radar wave＇s pitch angle incidence range analysis is established. Based on the CATIA software, considering dynamic deflec- tions of duck wing leading edge flaps, flaperons, horizontal tail, and rudder, as well as aircraft with air-to-air missile, anti-radiation missile, electronic jamming pod, and other weapons, the 3D models of carrier electronic warfare airplanes Model A and Model B with weapons were established. Based on the physical optics method and the equivalent electromagnetic flow method, by the use of the RCSAnsys software, the characteristics of carrier electronic warfare airplanes＇ RCS under steady and dynamic flights were simulated under the UHF, X, and S radar bands. This paper researches the detection probability of aircraft by radars under the condition of electronic warfare, and com- pletes the mathematical statistical analysis of the simulation results. The results show that： The Model A of carrier electronic warfare airplane is better than Model B on stealth performance and on discover probability by radar detection effectively.
基金Defence Research and Development Establishment,Defence Research and Development Organization,Ministry of Defence,Gwalior
文摘Bioterrorism has received a lot of attention in the first decade of this century. Biological agents are considered attractive weapons for bioterrorism as these are easy to obtain, comparatively inexpensive to produce and exhibit widespread fear and panic than the actual potential of physical damage. Bacillus anthracis(B. anthracis), the etiologic agent of anthrax is a Gram positive, spore forming, non-motile bacterium. This is supposed to be one of the most potent BW agents because its spores are extremely resistant to natural conditions and can survive for several decades in the environment. B.anthracis spores enter the body through skin lesion(cutaneous anthrax), lungs(pulmonary anthrax), or gastrointestinal route(gastrointestinal anthrax) and germinate, giving rise to the vegetative form. Anthrax is a concern of public health also in many countries where agriculture is the main source of income including India. Anthrax has been associated with human history for a very long time and regained its popularity after Sept 2001 incidence in United States. The present review article describes the history, biology, life cycle, pathogenicity, virulence, epidemiology and potential of B. anthracis as biological weapon.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 61473311,70901075)Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(grant number 9142017)military projects funded by the Chinese Army。
文摘Electronic warfare is a modern combat mode,in which predicting digital material consumption is a key for material requirements planning(MRP).In this paper,we introduce an insensitive loss function(ε) and propose a ε-SVR-based prediction approach.First,we quantify values of influencing factors of digital equipments in electronic warfare and a small-sample data on real consumption to form a real combat data set,and preprocess it to construct the sample space.Subsequently,we establish the ε-SVR-based prediction model based on "wartime influencing factors-material consumption" and perform model training.In case study,we give 8 historical battle events with battle damage data and predict 3 representative kinds of digital materials by using the proposed approach.The results illustrate its higher accuracy and more convenience compared with other current approaches.Taking data acquisition controller prediction as an example,our model has better prediction performance(RMSE=0.575 7,MAPE(%)=12.037 6 and R^2=0.996 0) compared with BP neural network model(RMSE=1.272 9,MAPE(%)=23.577 5 and R^2=0.980 3) and GM(1,1) model(RMSE=2.095 0,MAPE(%)=24.188 0 and R^2=0.946 6).The fact shows that the approach can be used to support decision-making for MRP in electronic warfare.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61801488,61921001,61601008).
文摘Tolerance sensitivity limits the practical application of the cross-eye jammer.Previous literature has demonstrated that retrodirective cross-eye jamming with multiple antenna elements possesses the advantage of loose tolerance requirements compared to traditional cross-eye jamming.However,the previous analysis was limited,because there are still some factors affecting the parameter tolerance of the multiple-element retrodirective cross-eye jamming(MRCJ)system and they have not been investigated completely,such as the loop difference,the baseline ratio and the jammer-to-signal ratio.This paper performs a comprehensive tolerance analysis of the MRCJ system with a nonuniformspacing linear array.Simulation results demonstrate the tolerance effects of the above influence factors and give reasonable advice for easing tolerance sensitivity.
基金supported by the Weapons and Equipment Research Foundation of China(304070102)
文摘The total cross-eye gain of multiple-element retrodirective cross-eye jamming(MRCJ) in the presence of the platform skin return is a distribution rather than a constant value, due to the random variation in the phase of the skin return. Although the median value of the total cross-eye gain distribution had been analyzed in previous studies, the extreme values providing useful indications of the upper and lower bounds of the total cross-eye gain have not been analyzed until now. In this paper, the cumulative distribution function and the extreme values of the total cross-eye gain of MRCJ are derived. The angular error induced in threat monopulse radar as a figure of merit is used to analyze the performance of MRCJ system. Simulation results demonstrate the variation of the angular error and discuss the proper value of jamming-to-signal ratio(JSR) making the MRCJ system more effective in consideration of the whole distribution of the total cross-eye gain.
文摘Biochemistry weapon is raising new tools of war and terror.This research is an experiment about portable system for CWAs (chemical warfare agents) detection using micro array gas system.CWAs were divided into four types such as blood, nerve,vesicant,and choking agent.To detect various CWAs,semiconductor thick film sensor array based on tin oxide was fabricated and their gas responses were examined.Operating temperature was range of 250℃to 350℃and gas concentration was range of 0.1μg/g to 10μg/g.Sensor array was measured as operating temperatures,concentrations for four simulant agents of CWAs.Extracted parameters from results were carried out classification among CWAs through the principal component analysis (PCA).Also,classification of gases is studied using adaptive resonance theory (ART) that is one of neural network algorithm.Results displayed using PDA system.
基金Project supported by Czech Science Foundation(P106/12/1116)
文摘Cerium dioxide was used for the first time as reactive sorbent for the degradation of the organophosphate pesticides para-thion methyl, chlorpyrifos, dichlofenthion, fenchlorphos, and prothiofos, as well as of some chemical warfare agents-nerve gases soman and O-ethyl S-[2-（diisopropylamino） ethyl] methylphosphonothioate （VX）. CeO2 specimens were prepared by calcination of basic cerous carbonate obtained by precipitation from an aqueous solution. The CeO2 samples containing certain amounts （1 wt.%-5 wt.%） of the neighboring lanthanides （La, Pr, Nd） were prepared in a similar way from pure lanthanide salts. It was shown that ceria accelerated markedly the decomposition of parathion methyl causing the cleavage of the P-O-aryl bond in the pesticide molecule. A similar reaction mechanism was proposed for the degradation of other organophosphate pesticides and nerve agents. The degradation times （reaction half-times） were in an order of minutes in the presence of CeO2, compared to hours or days under common environ-mental conditions. The reaction in suitable organic solvents allowed conversions of about 90%for parathion methyl loading of 20 mg pesticide/g CeO2 within 2 h with a reactant half-life in the order of 0.1 min. The key parameter governing the degradation efficiency of CeO2 was the temperature during calcination. At optimum calcination temperature （about 773.15 K）, the produced ceria retained a sufficiently high surface area, and attained an optimum degree of crystallinity （related to a number of crystal defects, and thus poten-tial reactive sites）. The presence of other lanthanides somewhat decreased the reaction rate, but this effect was not detrimental and permitted the possible use of chemically impure ceria as a reactive sorbent. A fast organophosphate degradation was demonstrated not only in non-polar solvents （such as heptane）, but also in polar aprotic solvents （acetonitrile, acetone） that are miscible with water. This opens new possibilities for designing more versatile decontamination strategies. The cleavage of phosphate ester bonds is of a great importance not only for the degradation of dangerous chemicals （chemical weapons, pesticides）, but also for interactions of ceria （es-pecially the nano-sized one） in biologically relevant systems.
基金Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Project for Youth:1908085QF252)Research Program of National University of Defense Technology(ZK19-10)。
文摘Focused energy delivery(FED) is a technique that can precisely bring energy to the specific region,which arouses wide attention in precision electronic warfare(PREW).This paper first proposes a joint optimization model with respect to the locations of the array and the transmitted signals to improve the performance of FED.As the problem is nonconvex and NP-hard,particle swarm optimization(PSO) is adopted to solve the locations of the array,while designing the transmitted signals under a feasible array is considered as a unimodular quadratic program(UQP) subproblem to calculate the fitness criterion of PSO.In the PSO-UQP framework established,two methods are presented for the UQP subproblem,which are more efficient and more accurate respectively than previous works.Furthermore,a threshold value is set in the framework to determine which method to adopt to take full advantages of the methods above.Meanwhile,we obtain the maximum localization error that FED can tolerate,which is significant for implementing FED in practice.Simulation results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the joint optimization algorithm,and the correctness of the maximum localization error derived.
文摘A joint two-dimensional(2D)direction-of-arrival(DOA)and radial Doppler frequency estimation method for the L-shaped array is proposed in this paper based on the compressive sensing(CS)framework.Revised from the conventional CS-based methods where the joint spatial-temporal parameters are characterized in one large scale matrix,three smaller scale matrices with independent azimuth,elevation and Doppler frequency are introduced adopting a separable observation model.Afterwards,the estimation is achieved by L1-norm minimization and the Bayesian CS algorithm.In addition,under the L-shaped array topology,the azimuth and elevation are separated yet coupled to the same radial Doppler frequency.Hence,the pair matching problem is solved with the aid of the radial Doppler frequency.Finally,numerical simulations corroborate the feasibility and validity of the proposed algorithm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61302153)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(20160196001)
文摘Transmit waveform optimization is critical to radar system performance. There have been a fruit of achievements about waveform design in recent years. However, most of the existing methods are based on the assumption that radar is smart and the target is dumb, which is not always reasonable in the modern electronic warfare. This paper focuses on the waveform design for radar and the extended target in the environment of electronic warfare. Three different countermeasure models between smart radar and dumb target, smart target and dumb radar, smart radar and smart target are proposed. Taking the signal-to-interferenceplus-noise ratio(SINR) as the metric, optimized waveforms for the first two scenarios are achieved by the general water-filling method in the presence of clutter. For the last case, the equilibrium between smart radar and smart target in the presence of clutter is given mathematically and the optimized solution is achieved through a novel two-step water-filling method on the basis of minmax theory. Simulation results under different power constraints show the power allocation strategies of radar and target and the output SINRs are analyzed.
基金the National Center for Research and Development in Poland for grant No.DOB-1-6/1/PS/2014:“Laser Systems for Directed Energy Weapon,Laser Systems for Non-LethalWeapon”,which provided a proportion of the funds needed to conduct this research.
文摘The paper presents the possibilities of,and methods for,acquiring,analysing and processing optical signals in order to recognise,identify and counteract threats on the contemporary battleground.The main ways electronic warfare is waged in the optical band of the electromagnetic wave spectrum have been formulated,including the acquisition of optical emitter signatures,as well as ultraviolet(UV)and thermal(IR)signatures.The physical parameters and values describing the emission of laser radiation are discussed,including their importance in terms of creating optical signatures.Moreover,it has been shown that in the transformation of optical signals into signatures,only their spectral and temporal parameters can be applied.This was confirmed in experimental part of the paper,which includes our own measurements of spectral and temporal emission characteristics for three types of binocular laser rangefinders.It has been further shown that through simple registration and quick analysis involving comparison of emission time parameters in the case of UV signatures in“solar-blind”band,various events can be identified quickly and faultlessly.The same is true for IR signatures,where the amplitudes of the recorded signal for several wavelengths are compared.This was confirmed experimentally for UV signatures by registering and then analyzing signals from several events during military exercises at a training ground,namely Rocket Propelled Grenade(RPG)launches and explosions after hitting targets,trinitrotoluene(TNT)explosions,firing armour-piercing,fin-stabilised,discarding sabots(APFSDS)or high explosive(HE)projectiles.The final section describes a proposed model database of emitters,created as a result of analysing and transforming the recorded signals into optical signatures.
文摘Monopulse radar is widely used in military.Jamming monopulse radar has always been a research hotspot in electronic warfare(EW).Cross-eye jamming has always been considered as the most effective measures to jam with monopulse radar.In this paper, we propose a multi-group three-tuple crosseye jamming structure where each group contains three antenna elements with a definite phase and an amplitude relationship.Then, based on the principle of monopulse angle measurement, the error angle is deduced theoretically.Simulations show that such a multi-group three-tuple cross-eye jamming structure performs better than the multi-element cross-eye jamming structure previously proposed, and the analysis of the centroid shows that the centroid of the structure proposed in this paper is more widely distributed in space.
