DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
This program covers research in directed energy technologies, primarily lasers and high power microwaves. In lasers, this research includes moderate to high power laser devices (electric and chemical) and associated optical components and techniques. In imaging, this research includes long-range optical imaging for space situational awareness. In advanced weapons, this program examines technologies such as narrowband and wideband high power microwave devices and antennas. Vulnerability/lethality assessments of representative systems are done for both areas. This program is in Budget Activity 2, Applied Research, since it develops and determines the technical feasibility and military utility of evolutionary and revolutionary technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0602605F_2_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. A detailed explanation of changes between the two budget positions is not provided because it cannot be made in a relevant manner. In FY 2010, funds from Project 55SP, Laser and Imaging Space Technology, are being moved to Project 4866, Lasers & Imaging Technology, to better align efforts. Also in FY 2010, significant funding for electric laser, relay mirror, and space situational awareness (SSA) efforts in PE 0603605F, Advanced Weapons Technology, have been moved into this PE to better reflect the actual technology readiness level of the efforts. Note: In FY 2010, Congress added $0.8 million for Hybrid Nanoparticle-based Coolant Technology Development and Manufacturing that has been moved to PE 0602102F, Materials, Project 624347, for execution. C. Performance Metrics Under Development.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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