Atmospheric Propagation of High Energy Lasers (APHL)
Abstract
APHL is a joint U.S. - India JCTD that will develop new atmospheric propagation models and compensation techniques to maximize high energy laser propagation in urban atmospheric conditions. It will characterize the atmosphere in five categories: aerosol scattering, molecular absorption, thermal blooming, deep turbulence and refraction. These characteristics of the atmosphere are very important in urban environments due to the effects they will have on laser propagation and power on target for military applications. The U.S. Navy is also contributing funds to support APHL activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- b2994df41ff6a188c8a0723f7fbd5ae9