Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman
Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) is a method used by the United States Air Force to verify the reliability of the LGM-30 Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile. SELM replaces key components at the Launch Control Center to allow a physical "keyturn" by missile combat crew members. This test allows end-to-end verification in the ICBM launch process.
Logistics Support[]
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate at Hill AFB, Utah provides technical support to SELM tests The information obtained from tests provide a complete assessment of the weapon systems for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC).[1]
Chronology[]
- 1974
See also[]
- Simulated Electronic Launch Peacekeeper - similar verification test performed on LGM-118A Peacekeeper
References[]
- ^ Factsheet: AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPONS CENTER, INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE. U.S. Air Force http://www.hill.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=19289. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
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Categories:
- Nuclear warfare
- Cold War military equipment of the United States
- United States nuclear command and control
- United States Air Force
- 1974 in science
- 1974 in military history