Directed Energy Technology
Abstract
This program covers research in directed energy (DE) technologies, primarily high energy lasers (HELs), including devices, optical beam control, and integration; ground-based optical space situational awareness (SSA); and high power electromagnetics (HPEM). Laser research includes moderate to high power laser devices that are applicable to a wide range of applications, optical technologies to propagate lasers beams from a device, and integration of these technologies. In SSA, this research uses the Starfire Optical Range and the Maui Space Surveillance System to develop and implement technologies to identify visual characteristics such as status and health of orbiting space objects. In HPEM, this research examines technologies for applications such as counter-electronics and non-lethal weapons. Research into other novel DE applications will be conducted. DE vulnerability/lethality assessments are conducted and protection technologies are developed. Research into other advanced non-conventional/innovative weapons will be conducted. Tools are developed and used to compare solutions and to determine the most effective and efficient DE technologies to meet Air Force needs. Efforts in this program have been coordinated through the Department of Defense (DoD) Science and Technology (S&T) Executive Committee process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication. 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, 2015
- Source ID
- 0602605F_2_3600_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- Decrease in FY13 Congressional Directed Reductions due to delayed research supporting future electronic laser on a large aircraft. Increase in FY13 Congress Add for enhanced efforts in space situational awareness Decrease in FY13 Other Adjustments was due to Sequestration. Decrease in FY15 Other Adjustments is due to higher DoD priorities.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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