Research Summaries

Back High Energy Laser Employment in Self Defense Tactics on Naval Platforms

Fiscal Year 2014
Division Research & Sponsored Programs
Department Naval Research Program
Investigator(s) Kline, Jeffery E.
Sponsor NPS Naval Research Program (Navy)
Summary The following issues will be addressed;
- With current HEL technical capabilities, what are the best target assignments for a shipboard laser weapon in a self-defense scenario against a heterogeneous attack such as lethally armed UAVs and anti-ship cruise missiles? How does this compare with the CIWS or other missile system contributions?
- What technical constraints (e.g., re-fire rate, dwell time) most limit the HEL in its ability to contribute to a coordinated defense against a heterogeneous attack?
- Based on technical improvements in beam control, dwell time, power, and re-fire, what are the impacts on overall contributions to ship's self-defense?
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