Pulsed Tactical Effector for Radiated Attack (PTERA) Study
Abstract
Approved for Public Release The Pulsed Tactical Effector for Regulated Attack (PTERA) program addresses high-risk, high-payoff techn,ology advancements regarding the airborne delivery or airborne emplacement of directed energy. The research problems identified in,the PTERA grant program include three main pillars that will be studied: (1) software defined medium powered microwave (SD-MPM); (,2) near term advanced unmanned aircraft systems, and (3) information operations. Each pillar includes sub-pillars that will address, fundamental grant challenges and advance technological maturity to be transitioned to contract efforts. Sub-pillars for (1) includ,e research of reconfigurable sources, waveform manipulation, and antennas. Sub-pillars for (2) include hardening, integration, rage, of operation, efficiencies, and flyantenna. Sub-pillars for (3) include non-GPS navigation, intelligence surveillance, reconnaissa,nce, and onboard processing. The technical approach and philosophy of the PTERA program is to fail-fast by determining whether techn,ology can be advanced within the period of performance by having multiple downselects incorporated into the performance timeline. Ad,ditionally, the technical approach will focus on ways to reduce size, weight, power, cooling, and cost by increasing processing capa,bilities and efficiencies. The anticipated outcomes of the research, if successful, will assist with the assessment, design, simulat,ion, build, and/or demonstration of technologies that support multi mission/service/domain defensive and offensive protection of hig,h value assets, ensuring near-term and sustained force protection for forward deployed warfighters. PTERA will assess and overcome d,eficiencies of critical system subcomponents and will provide greater knowledge and understanding that can be utilized by a myriad o,f Department of Defense capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 13, 2022
- Source ID
- N000142212385
Entities
People
- Anthony N. Caruso
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Missouri System