Nuclear missile warning system, 1999 C016 / 4514
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Nuclear missile warning system, 1999 C016 / 4514
Nuclear missile warning system. This computer is part of the nuclear missile monitoring and early warning system used to track missiles in the atmosphere and in space after their launch. This monitor is located at the Missile Warning Operations Center (MWOC) at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts, USA. This includes a PAVE PAWS radar station, operated by 6th Space Warning Squadron. Incoming sea-launched or intercontinental ballistic missiles will show on the screen here, and alerts will be sent to North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command. Photographed on 26 October 1999
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1990s 1999 Centre Cold War Computer Computing Engineering Habs Haer Hals Historic American Buildings Survey Historic American Engineering Record Historic American Landscapes Survey Icbm Massachusetts Military Monitor Nuclear War Radar Screen Warfare Cape Cod Pave Paws
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1999, providing a glimpse into the heart of a nuclear missile warning system. The image showcases a computer screen located at the Missile Warning Operations Center (MWOC) in Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts, USA. This center plays a crucial role in monitoring and tracking missiles both in the atmosphere and space after their launch. Operated by the 6th Space Warning Squadron, this PAVE PAWS radar station is equipped to detect incoming sea-launched or intercontinental ballistic missiles. As displayed on the monitor captured in this photograph, any detected threats would trigger alerts sent directly to North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command. The historical significance of this technological marvel cannot be overstated. It stands as an emblematic representation of Cold War-era engineering prowess and mutually assured destruction doctrine. In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, this nuclear missile warning system served as a critical defense mechanism for North America. Preserved within monochrome tones that add depth to its historical context, this print serves as a testament to human ingenuity amidst global uncertainty. Its inclusion within Library of Congress' collection further solidifies its status as an important artifact documenting our collective technological advancements during the late 20th century.
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