Multifunctional Electro-Optics for Defense of U.S. Aircraft (MEDUSA)

Abstract

(U) The Multifunction Electro-Optics for Defense of U.S. Aircraft (MEDUSA) program will develop the technologies and systems to give the U.S. air dominance at low altitude and at night. This program will develop the technologies to leap-frog reactive end-game countermeasures and enable increased threat warning times, denial of launch, and put Electro Optical-Infrared (EO-IR) air defense threats at risk in the Near Infrared (NIR), Mid-wave Infrared (MWIR) and Long-wave Infrared (LWIR) regimes. MEDUSA is a three-part technology program that is: 1) conducting phenomenological measurements and develop countermeasures and target classification/identification techniques; 2) developing critical component technologies such as high-power IR laser sources, advanced IR detectors, and fibers for high-power IR transmission; and 3) developing and demonstrating an end-to-end MEDUSA system. The MEDUSA technology is planned for transition to the Air Force and Army at the conclusion of technology development and flight demonstration.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
1be67c28e2d5c5b6191c90a689af99d0

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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