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Unusual weather may have helped Ukrainian military sink Russian warship.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stone, Richard 3 of 3

Abstract

A new study published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society suggests that unusual atmospheric conditions may have allowed Ukrainian forces to target and sink the Russian warship Moskva in April 2022. The study's lead author, Lars Norin, explains that the radar's radio waves were bent by low-level clouds caused by a temperature inversion, allowing the radar to detect the warship beyond its usual range. While this phenomenon is not common, militaries take weather conditions into account in their communications. The study highlights the need for militaries to be aware of such anomalies and the potential impact of climate change on military operations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2023/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173729496
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