The US Air Force Airborne Laser (ABL) is an airborne, megawatt-class laser system with a state-of-the-art atmospheric compensation system to destroy enemy ballistic missiles at long ranges. This system will provide both deterrence and defense against the use of such weapons during conflicts. This paper provides an overview of the ABL weapon system including: the notional operational concept, the development approach and schedule, the overall aircraft configuration, the technologies being incorporated in the ABL, and the risk reduction approach being utilized to ensure program success.
Airborne laser
Laser and Beam Control Technologies ; 2002 ; San Jose,California,United States
Proc. SPIE ; 4632
2002-06-04
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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