Adv Beam Control Component Development for C-CM
Abstract
This project researches and develops advanced Beam Control technology to create new sensors, illuminators, deformable mirrors, wave front sensors (WFS), other optical components, and acquisition and tracking concepts. Design and develop a 50-cm class off-axis beam expander with innovative cost savings research on components. Develop algorithms for WFS and laser quality tracking. Design a 1-meter class segmented Beam Director for Phased Array High Energy Laser beam inputs. This effort will increase the effective range of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability High Energy Laser weapon system. Work is this Project complements (PE) 0602150A (Air and Missile Defense Technology)/Project DC1 (Next Generation Directed Energy Concept Development and Analysis) and PE 0603466A (Air and Missile Defense Advanced Technology)/Project IB1 (Integrated Beam Control Systems Demonstration for Counter-Cruise Missile). The cited research is consistent with the Army's modernization 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) in coordination with RCCTO.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- DE3_0602150A_2_2040_PB_2025
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- Root: Air and Missile Defense Technology
- Child Accomplishment: Advanced Beam Control Component Developments for C-CM