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NUCLEAR RADIO BLACKOUT [1 record]

Record 1 1986-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Wireless Telegraphy
  • Radiotelephony
DEF

The disruption of the ionosphere's or atmosphere's capability to sustain radio wave propagation subsequent to the explosion of a nuclear weapon. Nuclear blackout effects are not permanent.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Radiotélégraphie
  • Radiotéléphonie
DEF

Perturbation de forte intensité de l'ionosphère et de l'atmosphère à la suite d'une explosion nucléaire, qui a pour effet de bloquer la propagation des ondes radioélectriques. Ce phénomène n'est pas permanent.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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