High Energy Laser (HEL) Enabling and Support Techn
Abstract
This Project conducts static and dynamic High Energy Laser (HEL) vulnerability and lethality analyses and investigates advanced component technologies to enhance performance of future HEL weapons systems against advanced threats. In addition, this Project includes laboratory efforts for HEL applied research as well as concepts analysis for Army core competencies in directed energy. Solid State Laser (SSL) efforts continue to leverage other funds provided by the HEL Joint Technology Office , the Air Force, and the Navy to develop multiple technical approaches that reduce program risk and maintain competition. This Project also investigates advanced laser technologies based on unconventional solid-state laser concepts, architectures, and thermal/power management schemes for the development of low size, weight, and power (SWaP) Army directed energy (DE) weapons and tactical laser developers. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas, the Army Modernization Strategy, and supports the Army's future capability opportunities for leap-ahead technology for directed energy. Work is performed by the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command / Army Strategic Forces Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT) and the United States Army Futures Command (AFC).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- AD2_0602150A_2_2040_PB_2020
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