Endurance

Abstract

The Endurance program will develop technology for pod- or internally-mounted lasers to protect airborne platforms from emerging and legacy electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) guided surface-to-air missiles. The Endurance system will be a completely self-contained laser weapon system brassboard in an open architecture configuration. The focus will be on miniaturizing component technologies, developing high-precision target tracking, identification, and lightweight agile beam control to support target engagement. The program will also focus on determining the laser irradiance and dwell time required to defeat both emerging and legacy missile threats. The advanced technology component of this program is budgeted in PE 0603739E, Project MT-15.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
e6b98c80d901cc3a8ea7aa186e0ea26d

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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