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height of burst

(DOD, NATO) The vertical distance from the Earth's surface or target to the point of burst. Also called HOB. See also optimum height of burst; safe burst height; types of burst.

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Source: US DoD Joint Publication 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (as amended through 9 June 2004). 		 
 
 

 

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