Principles of Guided Missiles and Nuclear Weapons (NavPers 10784-A) is a US Navy training textbook covering the theory and operation of guided missiles and nuclear weapons systems. Part I addresses every aspect of guided missile technology: the factors affecting flight, propulsion systems, control components, and the full range of guidance methods including command guidance, beam rider, homing, and inertial navigation. Part II covers nuclear physics fundamentals, weapon design principles and handling procedures, and the effects of nuclear detonations. Used in officer training programs throughout the postwar Navy.
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