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Nanotechnology in the Defense Industry Advances, Innovation, and Practical Applications

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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

22.10.2019

Verlag

Wiley

Seitenzahl

336

Maße (L/B/H)

23,5/15,7/2,2 cm

Gewicht

635 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-119-46012-1

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

22.10.2019

Verlag

Wiley

Seitenzahl

336

Maße (L/B/H)

23,5/15,7/2,2 cm

Gewicht

635 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-119-46012-1

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: Nanotechnology in the Defense Industry

  • Preface xv
    Foreword xvii

    1 Nanotechnology's Entry into the Defense Arena 1
    Madhuri Sharon

    1.1 Introduction 1
    1.2 What is Nanotechnology 2
    1.3 Nanotechnology Offers Innovative Opportunities for Defense 4
    1.4 Nanotechnology for Soldiers 5
    1.5 Increased Surveillance for Better Protection and Security 14
    1.6 Smaller, More Effective and Cheaper Nanotechnology-Based Weapons 15
    1.7 Nanotechnology in Aeronautics for Lighter and Faster Aircraft 17
    1.8 Nanotechnology for Stealth Warships and Submarines for Ocean Exploration 20
    1.9 Nanotechnology for Vehicles 23
    1.10 Nanotechnology for Satellites 24
    1.11 Nanomaterials for Portable Energy/Power 25
    1.12 Nanosensors 28
    1.13 Nanotechnology for Logistics 31
    1.14 Conclusions 33

    2 Stealth, Counter Stealth and Nanotechnology 37
    Madhuri Sharon

    2.1 Introduction 37
    2.2 Radar - An Incentive for Developing Stealth 38
    2.3 What is Stealth and Why Was It Developed? 40
    2.4 Considerations and Efforts for Designing Stealth Aircraft 43
    2.5 Radar Cross Section (RCS) 58
    2.6 Shaping of Stealth or Improved Aerodynamics by Reducing RCS 59
    2.7 Reducing the IR Signature 60
    2.8 Muffling Aircraft Noise 61
    2.9 What is Counter Stealth and Why is it Used? 61
    2.10 Nanotechnology for Improved Stealth Performance 63
    2.11 Conclusions 84

    3 Nanocomputers in Aid of Defense 89
    Angelica Sylvestris Lopez Rodriguez

    3.1 Introduction 89
    3.2 History of Nanocomputers 93
    3.3 The Nanocomputers 97
    3.4 Applications of Nanocomputers in the Military 100
    3.5 More Powerful Computers to Come 103
    3.6 Summary 105

    4 Nanotechnology-Aided Armor 109
    Pio Sifullentes Gallardo

    4.1 Historical Background of Armor 109
    4.2 Nanomaterial-Aided Armor 111
    4.3 Summary 131

    5 Nanotechnology and Weapons 133
    Chetna Sharon

    5.1 Introduction 133
    5.2 Considerations for Developing Nano High Energy Materials (HEMs) for Weapons 134
    5.3 Requirements for Nanoparticles Used in Nanoweapons 142
    5.4 Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Weapons 143
    5.5 Characterization of Nanomaterials Used in Weapons 146
    5.6 Nanomaterials for Use in Nanoweapons and Ammunition 147
    5.7 Nanoweapons 149
    5.8 Defensive Measures to Combat Nanoweapons 158
    5.9 Risks Posed by Nanoweapons 159
    5.10 Need for Preventive Anti-Nanoweapon and Anti-Ecophagic Policies 160
    5.11 Summary 160

    6 Nanotechnology to Aid Biological and Chemical Warfare Defense 165
    Madhuri Sharon

    6.1 Introduction 165
    6.2 What is Biological Warfare? 166
    6.3 Chemical Warfare 209
    6.4 How Nanotechnology Can Protect from Biological and Chemical Warfare 214
    6.5 Disadvantages of Nanotechnology 224
    6.6 Summary 225

    7 Smart Nanofabrics for Defense 235
    Madhuri Sharon

    7.1 Introduction 236
    7.2 A Brief History of Smart Skin Material 238
    7.3 Types of Smart Textiles 237
    7.4 Fabrication of Smart Textiles 239
    7.5 Nanoparticle Coated Textiles 249
    7.6 Applications of Nanoparticle Coated Smart Textiles 254
    7.7 Sensors for Smart Textiles 263
    7.8 Actuators for Smart Textile 267
    7.9 Summary 269

    8 Nanomaterial for Adaptive Camouflage and Structure 275
    Angelica Sylvestris Lopez Rodriguez

    8.1 Introduction 275
    8.2 Camouflage 277
    8.3 Camouflage for the Military 279
    8.4 Types of Camouflage 280
    8.5 Active or Adaptive Camouflage 282
    8.6 Nanomaterials for Advanced Camouflaging 288
    8.7 Summary 286

    9 Applications of Nanotechnology in Aerospace 289
    Madhuri Sharon

    9.1 Introduction 289
    9.2 Use of Nanomaterials in Different Areas of Aviation 291
    9.3 Possible Uses of Graphene in Aerospace 304
    9.4 Stealth Technology 306
    9.5 Summary 306

    References 307
    Index 309