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The Polaris Missile Strike
USA. Case study of the polaris missile deterrence system as an example of the feasibility of econometrics methodology in decision making in respect of military defence programmes. References.
First Patrol
Follow a patrol of one of the earliest ballistic missile submarines FIRST PATROL chronicles a crew's experiences during the three month period of duty in a strategic submarine patrol cycle. The events occurred in the early 1960's. Their submarine is one of the first five boats carrying 16 nuclear-warhead Fleet Ballistic Missiles. The 60-day patrol at sea starts after a month of upkeep in Scotland. The story is told through the eyes of the author, a young naval officer on his first submarine patrol after he had completed lengthy nuclear power and submarine training. He reports to the off-crew offices of his boat on the Submarine Base in Groton, CT, and is anguished to find he will be the Supp...
From Polaris to Trident
This book provides a complete history of the US Fleet Ballistic Missile programme from its inception in the 1950s and the development of Polaris to the deployment of Trident II in 1990. Writing in an accessible yet scholarly manner, Graham Spinardi bases his historical documentation of FBM development on interviews with many of the key participants. His study confronts a central issue: is technology simply a tool used to achieve the goals of society, or is it an autonomous force in shaping that society? FBM accuracy evolved from the city-busting retaliatory capability of Polaris to the silo-busting 'first strike' potential of Trident. Is this a case of technology 'driving' the arms race, or simply the intended product of political decisions? The book provides a comprehensive survey of the literature looking at the role of technology in the arms race, and seeks to explain technological development using a 'sociology of technology' approach.
Naval Reactor Program and Polaris Missile System
Reviews Polaris program developments and examines reactor safety of naval nuclear propulsion plants. Hearing was held aboard nuclear-powered submarine USS George Washington. Classified material has been deleted.
