Multifunctional Modular Common Compact Components of Lasers (SYSTEM 2350)
Abstract
Multiple Airborne and Ground based platforms will share multifunctional, common System 2350 laser modules. Increased commonality is needed to significantly reduce development, production, and logistics costs. The platform constraints and requirements have similarities making a laser common modular concept viable. Within the very broad range of desired laser functions, a common need exists for long-range designating, Eyesafe rangefinding, and target profiling, and adding optical augmentation and MILES as required. A diode pumped ND:YAG Laser Engine and switchable OPO wavelength conversion satisfied the high end designation requirement and eyesafe ranging task. This laser engine s assessed compact size meets the smallest of the platform space claims. An InGaAs APD array module permits profiling with the high energy, low rep rate engine output. The laser engine, receiver array, and a mix of mature and moderate risk technologies (e.g., diode laser stacks, TEC, OPObased wavelength converters, wavelength selector, and dual wavelength receivers) form a common module B KIT. The outlined module interfaces plan for multiple combinations in an open system architecture. Conceptual laser system designs for the Apache Helicopter and the Abrams Tank platforms are presented using common modules providing both existing and new functions within the current space claim.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA398944
Entities
People
- Avidor Zajdman
- Eli Margalit
- Rich Grauslys
- William Kolby Smith