Laser Threat Analysis System (LTAS), Version 2.0

Abstract

LTAS is a totally integrated modeling and simulation environment designed for the purpose of ascertaining the susceptibility of Air Force pilots and air crews to optical radiation threats. Using LTAS, mission planners can assess the operational impact of optically directed energy weapons and countermeasures. Through various scenarios, threat analysts are able to determine the capability of laser threats and their impact on operational missions including the air crew's ability to complete their mission effectively. Additionally, LTAS allows the risk of laser use on training ranges and the requirement for laser protection to be evaluated. LTAS gives mission planners and threat analysts complete control of the threat environment including threat parameter control and placement, terrain mapping (line-of-site), atmospheric conditions, and laser eye protection (LEP) selection. This report summarizes the design of the final version of LTAS, and the modeling methodologies implemented to accomplish analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA408798

Entities

People

  • Abel Ruiz
  • Christina E. Richardson
  • John M. Pfaltz
  • Norman Barsalou
  • Robert J. Thomas

Organizations

  • Northrop Grumman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Displays
  • Databases
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Laser Safety
  • Lasers
  • Military Personnel
  • Operating Systems
  • Optics
  • Radiation
  • Simulations
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy