Congressional Adds

Abstract

FY09 Assault Directed Infrared Countermeasure Congressional Add funding was authorized for risk reduction efforts to include the incorporation of laser warning and advanced infrared missile warning in a form factor consistent with current aircraft installation hardware and to demonstrate a reduced cost Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) solution that addresses not only surface to air and air to air missile threats but also enhanced collision avoidance and protection against the downing of aircraft by small arms and rocket propelled grenade assaults. FY09 Compact Ultra-Fast Laser System Development Congressional Add funding was authorized for risk reduction efforts to include development and testing of High Power Fiber Laser (HPFL) and Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers (USPL) for application to airborne self-protection against surface-to-air and air-to-air missile threats consistent with current aircraft installation and hardware.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
9999_0604272N_4_1319_PB_2011

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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