Reeds Vol 14: Stealth Warship Technology
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Stealth technology is now considered a critical component within warship design, with interest in the concept of stealth increasing around the globe as naval forces adapt to new challenges. Many new developing nations are now implementing their first generation of stealth technology military hardware. This exciting book explores the full extent of threats to warships and thus the transformational change in naval architecture to incorporate these modern stealth technologies.
Discussing the history of stealth technology, with references to well-known aircraft, ships and events in military history, the book also provides readers with a unique opportunity to develop an understanding of the specialist skills required in this naval sector. This is an essential read for anyone interested in stealth design and the issues involved in this evolving technology.
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Dr Christopher Lavers is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering, currently with the University of Lincoln at Britannia Royal Naval College. He has taught various maritime and earth observation topics at Britannia since 1993. He has published over 200 articles on technical subjects, 30 science-art exhibitions since 1988, as well as numerous books. Chris is subject matter expert (Radar and Telecommunications) at Britannia, and he has spoken on Radio 4's flagship science 'Material World', Radio Devon and Plymouth Sound radio. He has been a member of the Institute of Physics Environmental Committee, Convenor of the special interest group in conservation and indigenous communities of the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society, as well as editor for SENSED their flagship publication. He has been a Visiting Research Fellow at the Changing Character of Warfare Centre (Strategy, Statecraft Technology) Pembroke College, Oxford twice, most recently in 2024.
