High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator Te

Abstract

This Project investigates component technologies for a 100 kilowatt (kW)-class, mobile high energy laser (HEL) weapon system to protect fixed and semi-fixed sites from Rocket, Artillery, and Mortars (RAM) and UAS threats. The project researches advanced technologies for HEL weapon systems to enable more efficient laser systems with greater power output, which in-turn enables future laser weapons on smaller vehicles for additional missions. This includes technologies to support development of alternate laser sources, precision optical pointing and tracking components, adaptive optics to overcome laser degradation due to atmospheric effects, more compact and lighter weight energy generation and storage devices, and more efficient thermal management systems to remove excess heat. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy and supports the Army's future capability opportunities for leap-ahead technology for directed energy. Work is performed by United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Forces Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT).

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
AC9_0602150A_2_2040_PB_2020

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space

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