Blue Laser for Submarine Laser Communications (SLC)
Abstract
The Blue Laser for Submarine Laser Communications (SLC) program will develop the critical laser technology necessary to support the requirements for Non-Acoustic Anti-Submarine Warfare (NAASW), mine detection, and SLC. This program will develop the world's first wall-plug efficient laser that operates at an optimal water transmission band of open ocean water and at the wavelength of a Cesium Atomic Line Filter and will enable duplex communications for the submarine at speeds and depths. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed among DARPA; Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR); Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8); and Program Executive Officer, Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I). The MOA establishes a joint program to conduct a demonstration of SLC technology during a recognized fleet exercise in FY 2012. Additionally, there is a pressing need for improved ASW capabilities in the current operating environment, particularly in shallow water and littoral areas of operations. This program will demonstrate significant improvements to Lidar hull detection depths during daylight conditions that meet Navy requirements. The Blue Laser technology is planned for transition to the Navy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 7236819fdb22cf16818d327a562de1e8