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 (DE). This Project investigates low cost, advanced laser technologies based on unconventional solid-state laser concepts, architectures, beam control and advanced beam control schemes for the development of improved size, weight, and power (SWaP) Army DE weapons and tactical laser developers. Work in this effort compliments other Army DE efforts conducted under PE 0602150A (Air and Missile Defense Technology) and PE 0603466A (Air and Missile Defense Advanced Technology). The cited research is consistent with the Army's 31+4 programs, 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. Research is performed by the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command - Technical Center (USASMDC-TC) with the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) oversight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- AD2_0602150A_2_2040_PB_2024
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- Root: Air and Missile Defense Technology
- Child Accomplishment: High Energy Laser Enabling and Support Technology