High Energy Laser Enabling and Support Technology
Abstract
This effort provides the underlying data for future High Energy Laser weapons to effectively engage an array of threats. The data includes prioritized aim points on each threat as well as time to defeat the threats for each aim point. This activity includes the full spectrum of target lethality investigations and engagement of flying targets in relevant scenarios. This part of the activity is primarily executed at the Solid State Laser Testbed facility at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. This effort also focuses on developing core Army expertise through laser and beam control technology assessments, applied research, and other technical core competencies. This effort focuses on developing in-house expertise in Adaptive Optics, Beam Control, laser diodes, target illuminators lasers and beacon illuminator lasers, laser diagnostics, and new tracking algorithms. These technologies can be integrated into future laser systems to locate, identify, and engage critical targets. Results of this research will improve the size, weight and power requirements, and the efficacy of laser weapons systems on Army platforms in the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 9985825cf93f1da659fa7c090b5c3ced