Ballistic missiles are a significant threat to many countries, and interceptors are essential in preventing them from causing harm. These rockets follow an arcing path above the atmosphere back to Earth until they reach their target, unlike aircraft or cruise missiles that rely on GPS systems to fly and change direction. Interceptors use radar systems to send out radio signals that bounce off objects, allowing them to detect incoming missile threats without relying on GPS navigation.
Interceptors have been known to successfully block trajectories of GPS-based missiles and drones fired at a country’s territory. However, jamming a ballistic missile can be challenging because it follows a pre-programmed trajectory based on engine timing and fin direction. When the rocket’s engine stops working, it descends back to Earth, making interception critical. The GPS system in Israel is American and covers the entire planet, with other limited systems available from Russia, China, Japan, India and Europe.
There are two known GPS jamming systems: one that emits a loud noise to disrupt GPS reception in a specific area and another that mimics satellite signals to fool navigation systems. Countries like Iran and Jordan are also activating GPS jamming, which poses a challenge to navigation systems worldwide. To navigate effectively during GPS interference, it is advised to pre-download routes in mapping apps, manually enter your location in apps, provide accurate address details for food ordering apps and verify location integrity before using dating apps. Being aware of and adapting to GPS interference can help in everyday situations such as air travel and delivery services.
In conclusion, ballistic missiles pose a significant threat to many countries worldwide. To prevent such attacks from happening again in the future, it is important that we continue investing in advanced interception technologies that can detect these threats before they cause harm. Additionally, we need to be aware of potential vulnerabilities such as GPS jamming and take necessary measures