Tactical high-energy laser (THEL) as a weapon system in future theater air and missile defense (TAMD)

Michael R. Dahlberg; Michael E. Cochrane

doi:10.1117/12.350645

7 June 1999 Tactical high-energy laser (THEL) as a weapon system in future theater air and missile defense (TAMD)

Michael R. Dahlberg, Michael E. Cochrane

Proceedings Volume 3612, Gas and Chemical Lasers and Intense Beam Applications II; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350645
Event: Optoelectronics '99 - Integrated Optoelectronic Devices, 1999, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

There is currently no existing or programmed system with a capability to negate unguided rockets and mortar / artillery projectiles after they are launched. There is limited capability to negate UAVs that need to be countered at a sufficient range to preclude detection, identification, and targeting of friendly forces. With the threat moving toward the proliferation of low cost unmanned threat platforms and munitions, there is a need to develop and field cost effective solutions for this ADA mission. The THEL system concept is an application of High Energy Lasers that is a potential weapon system of the future to provide this required force protection.

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Michael R. Dahlberg and Michael E. Cochrane "Tactical high-energy laser (THEL) as a weapon system in future theater air and missile defense (TAMD)", Proc. SPIE 3612, Gas and Chemical Lasers and Intense Beam Applications II, (7 June 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350645

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