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| − | + | [[ECM]] is an acronym standing for Electronic Countermeasures. | |
== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
| − | + | An electronic countermeasure (ECM) is a device designed to trick or deceive a sensor system in order to deny information to an enemy. A variety of ECM devices, capable of countering a variety of sensors and detectors and grouped together into a single unit, are referred to as an ECM package. Electronic countermeasures are frequently coupled with stealth technology and other passive defensive systems. | |
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| + | ECM may be used both offensively and defensively. | ||
| + | * In a defensive role it can give false sensor readings or help to mask sensor signatures. | ||
| + | * Offensive ECM often takes the form of "jamming", or overwhelming an enemies sensors with signals and noise. | ||
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| − | + | ECM is generally available from TL 6 onwards, becoming more powerful, more efficient and more compact as the technology improves. | |
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 6 September 2018
ECM is an acronym standing for Electronic Countermeasures.
Description (Specifications)
An electronic countermeasure (ECM) is a device designed to trick or deceive a sensor system in order to deny information to an enemy. A variety of ECM devices, capable of countering a variety of sensors and detectors and grouped together into a single unit, are referred to as an ECM package. Electronic countermeasures are frequently coupled with stealth technology and other passive defensive systems.
ECM may be used both offensively and defensively.
- In a defensive role it can give false sensor readings or help to mask sensor signatures.
- Offensive ECM often takes the form of "jamming", or overwhelming an enemies sensors with signals and noise.
History & Background (Dossier)
ECM is generally available from TL 6 onwards, becoming more powerful, more efficient and more compact as the technology improves.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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