ELEC & ELECTRONIC DEV

Abstract

The objective of this project is to conduct applied research on electronics and electronic devices including opto-electronics to support advanced power and energy generation and storage; Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4); and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. Areas of investigation include: low noise clocks and oscillators; lasers and focal plane arrays for eye-safe laser radar and standoff target acquisition sensors like forward-looking infrared; micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) for multi-function radio frequency (RF) applications as well as smart munitions; advanced RF modules to support radars and communications systems; high-temperature high-power inverter circuits for electric drives; prognostics and diagnostics to reduce logistics demands; micro-power generators and advanced batteries, fuel reformers, and fuel cells for hybrid power sources; and novel structures on new electronic materials for oscillator and opto-electronic applications. This research enables enhanced battlefield situational awareness; increased vehicle mobility, survivability, and lethality; reduced acquisition cost; and reduced operations and support costs. The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this project is performed by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Adelphi, MD.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
H94_0602705A_2_2040_PB_2012

Tags

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Directed Energy
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Microelectronics

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