Atmospheric Propagation of High Energy Lasers (APHL)
Abstract
Previously funded JCTD. APHL is a joint U.S. - India JCTD that developed new atmospheric propagation models and compensation techniques to maximize high energy laser propagation in urban atmospheric conditions. It characterized the atmosphere in five categories: aerosol scattering, molecular absorption, thermal blooming, deep turbulence, and refraction. These characteristics of the atmosphere are important in urban environments due to the effects they will have on laser propagation and power on target for military applications. The U.S. Navy also contributed funds to support APHL activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 988586fbfdf0d33b04cc422a9eedad6c