Critical Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Infrastructure Shortfalls: Results of the Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Capability Tri-Service Study Update

Abstract

Directed energy (DE) weapons are here. Groundbreaking work continues every day on high power microwaves and high energy lasers. These weapon systems offer several advantages over traditional weapons: speed-of-light delivery, deep magazines, graduated effects, and minimal collateral damage. DE weapon systems also offer new challenges including energy termination, energy reflections, electromagnetic interference, and many others. The United States cannot safely field DE weapon systems until sufficient developmental, operational, and live fire testing is complete. Current DE test and evaluation capabilities are fragmented, fixed, and not functionally integrated. The nation's DE test and evaluation infrastructure is insufficient to support current and next generation DE weapon systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA514008

Entities

People

  • Minh Vuong

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Denial System
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • High Power Microwaves
  • Lasers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy