Integrated Beam Control Systems Demo for C-CM
Abstract
This program element will mature and demonstrate advanced beam control technology to extend the effective range of a High Energy Laser weapon system. Integrate a 50-cm class off-axis telescope into a government Testbed with advanced adaptive optics and tracking. Validate and optimize advanced adaptive optics and laser quality tracking algorithms in order to demonstrate capabilities that will increase effective range of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability High Energy Laser weapon system. Research in this Project complements other Army Directed Energy efforts conducted under (PE) 0602150A (Air and Missile Defense Technology)/Projects DC1 (Next Generation Directed Energy Concept Development and Analysis) and DE3 (Advanced Beam Control Component Development 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
- IB1_0603466A_3_2040_PB_2025
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- Root: Air and Missile Defense Advanced Technology
- Child Accomplishment: Integrated Beam Control Systems Demo for C-CM