PS 607
JUNE 03
32
how
will our
weapon’s
systems
be
affected?
“‘computer-
ization’ is a
secret part
of the
space
exploration
program.”
“weapon systems on mars will
be controlled by computers.
they must be kept very
cool.”
“soldiers need time to maintain
their personal weapons. sand,
dust, and heat can render a
weapon
useless.”
“yes, sir. our
modern army of
1938
runs
on
electronics.”
“except for
a tent and a
backpack, a
soldier needs
electronics to
survive.”
“that means
air conditioning
must be kept operational.”
“filters
must be kept
clean and coolants at
a proper level.”
heat
will
be our
systems’
major
enemy on
mars.
weapons
get
hot
when
they’re fired.
…and when the
temperature’s
hot, the weapons
get
hotter.
and don’t forget
these air-condition-
ing systems must be
ready for chemical
and biological—bug—
attacks.
all
martians
look like
bugs to
me!
yes, sir. but
those
bugs
may have
“bugs”…
…and
we’ve got
to be ready
for ‘em.
from what you
told us, all
electronic
equipment
is in for a
tough time.
607. 32-33 (C)
4/24/03
6:06 PM
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