The document discusses recent developments and projects related to high energy laser (HEL) technology. It outlines the Joint Technology Office's (HEL-JTO) focus areas including solid state lasers, gas lasers, beam control, and modeling and simulation. Major ongoing projects are described such as the Robust Electric Laser Initiative (RELI) to develop efficient solid state lasers, the Army's Solid State Laser Testbed Experiment, and Navy laser weapon tests. The HEL-JTO aims to advance HEL technologies and coordinate efforts across the military services and agencies.
Directed Energy Systems 2012: Joseph Skaja USAFSharmin Ahammad
The document discusses directed energy systems and their development for the Air Combat Command. It outlines threats to current capabilities, how directed energy could help address core ACC functions and warfighter needs, challenges in development and operations, and a strategy to transition directed energy capabilities. It emphasizes demonstrating relevant effects to make the case for funding and ensuring technologies meet offensive and defensive requirements.
This document discusses various laser technologies and their military applications. It provides an overview of solid state lasers, including challenges to scaling their power output. Examples of military laser programs and technologies are described, such as the Airborne Laser laboratory and efforts to develop high-power solid state lasers. The document also discusses potential effects of lasers on eyes and sensors, and considerations for laser countermeasures and protection.
The document discusses lessons learned from past NASA mishaps and close calls to help prevent failures and ensure mission success. It defines mishaps and close calls and how they are classified. Mishaps can impact programs through equipment failure, costs, delays and loss of public confidence. Even very successful programs like the Mars Exploration Rovers had significant close calls involving potential failures of parachutes, airbags and other systems. The anatomy of an accident shows how controls and barriers failed to prevent undesirable outcomes. Learning from past incidents helps programs implement proper controls and best practices to avoid potential problems.
This document summarizes NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP), which works to advance NASA technologies through partnerships with industry, academia, and other government agencies. The IPP provides funding, expertise, facilities, and other resources to help mature partner technologies and infusion them into NASA's missions. It oversees various programs like SBIR/STTR that award hundreds of contracts annually to small businesses and also runs incubators like Centennial Challenges that incentivize innovation. The goal is to bridge gaps between technology development and application to help solve challenges across NASA's mission directorates.
Military Radar 2011 offers the most comprehensive and influential speaker panel yet in the ninth annual occurrence of this unique series. This year’s conference will go further than ever before to help you to achieve effective radar systems on air, sea and land, by interacting with the world’s foremost military and industry radar experts.
In the past year radar technology has continued to evolve rapidly. The next generation of radar technology such as AESA, multi-static, through-wall and dual band radar systems are now an operational reality driving new platform and retrofit development. In addition the demand for radar technology allowing 360 degree real time battlespace awareness has continued to increase driving research, development and procurement in the military radar sector.
Download the brochure now for further details
The document summarizes the use of a risk analysis method called McRisk to calculate budget reserve for the Great Gadget space technology project. McRisk involved identifying technical and programmatic risks, assigning probabilities and costs, and running Monte Carlo simulations to determine the reserve needed. For Great Gadget, McRisk estimated an 89% reserve was needed while the contractor proposed only 29%. Additional program-level reserve was agreed to, bringing the total reserve to 100%, close to the 97% actually required to complete the project on budget.
Achieving Market Dominance through Technology Leadership -Cascade Microtech, Inc. is the leading provider of advanced probing systems, non-memory probes and sockets, from design through production
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable speculating about psychological factors without empirical evidence. Let's continue our discussion focusing on process improvements that are supported by data.
Directed Energy Systems 2012: Joseph Skaja USAFSharmin Ahammad
The document discusses directed energy systems and their development for the Air Combat Command. It outlines threats to current capabilities, how directed energy could help address core ACC functions and warfighter needs, challenges in development and operations, and a strategy to transition directed energy capabilities. It emphasizes demonstrating relevant effects to make the case for funding and ensuring technologies meet offensive and defensive requirements.
This document discusses various laser technologies and their military applications. It provides an overview of solid state lasers, including challenges to scaling their power output. Examples of military laser programs and technologies are described, such as the Airborne Laser laboratory and efforts to develop high-power solid state lasers. The document also discusses potential effects of lasers on eyes and sensors, and considerations for laser countermeasures and protection.
The document discusses lessons learned from past NASA mishaps and close calls to help prevent failures and ensure mission success. It defines mishaps and close calls and how they are classified. Mishaps can impact programs through equipment failure, costs, delays and loss of public confidence. Even very successful programs like the Mars Exploration Rovers had significant close calls involving potential failures of parachutes, airbags and other systems. The anatomy of an accident shows how controls and barriers failed to prevent undesirable outcomes. Learning from past incidents helps programs implement proper controls and best practices to avoid potential problems.
This document summarizes NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP), which works to advance NASA technologies through partnerships with industry, academia, and other government agencies. The IPP provides funding, expertise, facilities, and other resources to help mature partner technologies and infusion them into NASA's missions. It oversees various programs like SBIR/STTR that award hundreds of contracts annually to small businesses and also runs incubators like Centennial Challenges that incentivize innovation. The goal is to bridge gaps between technology development and application to help solve challenges across NASA's mission directorates.
Military Radar 2011 offers the most comprehensive and influential speaker panel yet in the ninth annual occurrence of this unique series. This year’s conference will go further than ever before to help you to achieve effective radar systems on air, sea and land, by interacting with the world’s foremost military and industry radar experts.
In the past year radar technology has continued to evolve rapidly. The next generation of radar technology such as AESA, multi-static, through-wall and dual band radar systems are now an operational reality driving new platform and retrofit development. In addition the demand for radar technology allowing 360 degree real time battlespace awareness has continued to increase driving research, development and procurement in the military radar sector.
Download the brochure now for further details
The document summarizes the use of a risk analysis method called McRisk to calculate budget reserve for the Great Gadget space technology project. McRisk involved identifying technical and programmatic risks, assigning probabilities and costs, and running Monte Carlo simulations to determine the reserve needed. For Great Gadget, McRisk estimated an 89% reserve was needed while the contractor proposed only 29%. Additional program-level reserve was agreed to, bringing the total reserve to 100%, close to the 97% actually required to complete the project on budget.
Achieving Market Dominance through Technology Leadership -Cascade Microtech, Inc. is the leading provider of advanced probing systems, non-memory probes and sockets, from design through production
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable speculating about psychological factors without empirical evidence. Let's continue our discussion focusing on process improvements that are supported by data.
This document discusses Assystem Energy and Nuclear, a leading engineering consultancy that provides services to the nuclear industry. It has over 10,000 professionals across Europe with offices near major nuclear sites. Assystem offers multi-disciplinary engineering expertise in areas like plant design, construction, and decommissioning. It has extensive knowledge of nuclear facilities in the UK and can provide technical assistance, outsourced engineering, and project management services tailored to clients' needs.
The Brussels Wind Energy Research Institute (BruWind) aims to consolidate wind energy research across several institutions in Brussels. It seeks to centralize knowledge, share expertise, increase visibility, and participate in European networks through a collaborative research program covering various aspects of modern wind turbine technology. The institute brings together research groups studying topics like power systems, operation and maintenance, noise and vibrations, materials testing, optical sensors, and corrosion management.
IEEE Semiconductor Wafer Test Workshop SWTW 2014 - International Technology R...Ira Feldman
Please see full abstract on my blog: http://hightechbizdev.com/2014/06/12/ira-feldman-high-technology-business-development-ieee-semiconductor-wafer-test-workshop-2014-presentation/. Co-authored with Dave Armstrong (Advantest) and Marc Loranger (FormFactor).
The quad flat pack no lead or quad flat non-leaded (QFN) is one of the fastest growing package types in the electronics industry today. While the advantages of QFNs are well documented, concerns arise with its reliability and manufacturability. Acceptance of this package, especially in long-life, severe-environment, high-reliability applications, is currently limited. One of the most common drivers for reliability failures is inappropriate adoption of new technologies, such as the case with QFN. In this presentation, we will review and discuss QFN related reliability concerns and challenges, and propose Physics-of-Failure (PoF) based approaches to allow the confident introduction of QFN components into electronics products.
The document provides an overview of different radar spectral bands and how the selection of a radar's operating frequency involves tradeoffs between desired detection range, weather and clutter environment, antenna size, target properties, and component costs. It explains that lower frequencies propagate more efficiently through media but require larger antennas for a given resolution, while higher frequencies allow for smaller antennas but have reduced propagation performance. The application of the radar system influences which spectral band is best suited to achieve the required detection range and resolution given other constraints.
Artis, LLC is a company established in 1999 with 36 employees specializing in sensor systems, embedded systems, software, cybersecurity, and modeling & simulation. It has developed various sensor systems for defense, government, and commercial customers. Key capabilities include very low power imaging, active protection systems, energy efficiency systems, and sensor networks.
The document discusses a modular laser launch architecture concept that would use many small, independent "beam modules" rather than one large, centralized laser system. Each beam module would contain its own laser source, beam director, and tracking system to propel small, simple spacecraft. This modular approach aims to reduce costs, technical risks, and launch turnaround times for delivering payloads to low Earth orbit. Recent advances in fiber lasers, spectral beam combining, and diode-pumped alkali lasers could enable development of compact, efficient beam modules capable of scaling up launch capacity as needed.
2012 july mil soft_ie_capabilities__iic_solutions-general-engmilsoftSDC
The document discusses MilSOFT's capabilities in network centric imagery intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. It describes several of MilSOFT's projects involving Turkish UAV programs, including the TIES and RVT systems used in Phase 1 and the GCSMS used in Phase 2. It also outlines MilSOFT's general image processing capabilities and its GOKHAN image exploitation and target analysis system. Finally, it discusses MilSOFT's net centric air intelligence solutions and the operational advantages they provide at all levels through a centralized infrastructure.
Fluxtrol AlphaForm Moldable Magnetic Flux ConcentratorsFluxtrol Inc.
http://fluxtrol.com
AlphaForm is a Fast and Easy to Apply, Induction Magnetic Flux Concentrator. Fluxtrol’s AlphaForm high and low frequency, soft, moldable magnetic field concentrators can be used with any copper coil for quick, efficient results.
Customer satisfaction is the top priority of any company. Employees who directly interact with and support customers, like sales and customer support staff, are given benefits and rewards for their important work. Getting feedback from customers through reviews, reports, and surveys helps companies understand how to continuously improve quality and innovation. Maintaining focus on customers, even in busy routines, and having an explicit philosophy around customer treatment are key to building a positive customer perception of the company.
This document discusses wireless power transmission (WPT) technologies. It provides a brief history of WPT beginning with Nikola Tesla's concept of wireless energy transfer in the late 1890s. The document then covers various WPT techniques including near-field inductive coupling and resonance inductive coupling. Applications of WPT discussed include use in electronics, medical devices, electric vehicles, LED lighting, and defense systems. The conclusion states that further improvements in WPT technologies could enable more applications and uses in daily life.
This ppt explains how to develop a device for wireless power transfer. It can make a remarkable change in the field of the electrical engineering and eliminates conventional copper cables and current carrying wires.
Este documento presenta la guía de actividades para un curso de psicología evolutiva. La estrategia de aprendizaje será el estudio de caso, organizado en cuatro fases. En la primera fase, los estudiantes revisarán la información general del curso. En la segunda, analizarán un caso a la luz de las teorías. En la tercera, profundizarán el análisis del caso. Y en la cuarta, presentarán las conclusiones del caso estudiado. Cada fase incluye actividades individuales y colaborativas.
The document discusses lasers and their properties compared to ordinary light. It provides details on:
1) Lasers emit light that is highly directional, monochromatic, and coherent, while ordinary light is emitted in many directions and is a combination of wavelengths.
2) Gas lasers work by applying a voltage to excite gas atoms in a tube to produce population inversion and emit continuous wave light.
3) Lasers can pose eye, skin, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards depending on their power level and are classified based on factors like wavelength and output.
1) The document presents a paper on using wireless energy transmission via laser for solar energy applications.
2) It proposes using a large solar tower in geostationary orbit to directly pump solar lasers and transmit the concentrated laser beam to ground-based receiving power stations for conversion to electricity.
3) This smart power system could increase the efficiency of power plants to 35-40% by combining laser transmission with solar panels, addressing transmission losses and utilizing more of the solar spectrum.
Thermal pollution is the harmful increase in water temperature that can be caused by power plants, factories, and the removal of vegetation near bodies of water. It impacts aquatic life by decreasing oxygen levels and altering ecosystems. Even a small temperature increase of 1-2 degrees Celsius can kill native species. While thermal pollution from industrial sources can be controlled through techniques like cooling towers, thermal pollution from devegetation is more difficult to regulate due to cumulative minor impacts from many actors. Laws and erosion control efforts can help address this type of thermal pollution.
Wireless power transmission via solar power satellite 1(1)Kuldeep Singh
This document summarizes a seminar on wireless power transmission via solar power satellites. It begins with an introduction to wireless power transmission (WPT) and its history. It then discusses space-based power transmission using solar power satellites (SPS) as an alternative to ground-based power transmission. The document outlines how an SPS system would work, including solar panels to collect solar energy, a spacetenna to transmit the energy via microwaves, and rectennas on Earth to convert the microwaves back to electricity. It discusses the advantages of SPS in providing unlimited clean energy but also notes the challenges of energy storage and the technical difficulties and costs associated with constructing large satellites and transmission systems in space.
This document discusses WiTricity, a technology that enables wireless power transfer over mid-range distances without wires or cables. It provides a brief history of wireless power, outlines the three main types of wireless power transfer, and describes how resonant induction works to increase range. The key benefits of WiTricity are that it provides efficient energy transfer over distance while being safe for people and can penetrate obstacles. Applications include powering consumer electronics, transportation, medical devices, and beaming power to drones or satellites.
This document summarizes wireless power or witricity. It discusses the history of wireless power transmission dating back to Nikola Tesla's experiments in 1899. It explains how wireless power works using resonant induction between a transmitter coil and receiver coil. The document outlines some of the key applications and advantages of wireless power such as eliminating wires and enabling power transfer over distances. It also notes some disadvantages like limited range and need for standardization. Overall, the document provides a high-level overview of wireless power transmission and its potential for powering devices without wires.
This document discusses the concept and history of remote sensing. It provides examples of different types of remote sensing technologies including cameras on satellites, multispectral imaging, radar, and medical imaging tools. It also outlines some applications of remote sensing such as military surveillance, medical diagnostics, and mineral exploration.
This document discusses Assystem Energy and Nuclear, a leading engineering consultancy that provides services to the nuclear industry. It has over 10,000 professionals across Europe with offices near major nuclear sites. Assystem offers multi-disciplinary engineering expertise in areas like plant design, construction, and decommissioning. It has extensive knowledge of nuclear facilities in the UK and can provide technical assistance, outsourced engineering, and project management services tailored to clients' needs.
The Brussels Wind Energy Research Institute (BruWind) aims to consolidate wind energy research across several institutions in Brussels. It seeks to centralize knowledge, share expertise, increase visibility, and participate in European networks through a collaborative research program covering various aspects of modern wind turbine technology. The institute brings together research groups studying topics like power systems, operation and maintenance, noise and vibrations, materials testing, optical sensors, and corrosion management.
IEEE Semiconductor Wafer Test Workshop SWTW 2014 - International Technology R...Ira Feldman
Please see full abstract on my blog: http://hightechbizdev.com/2014/06/12/ira-feldman-high-technology-business-development-ieee-semiconductor-wafer-test-workshop-2014-presentation/. Co-authored with Dave Armstrong (Advantest) and Marc Loranger (FormFactor).
The quad flat pack no lead or quad flat non-leaded (QFN) is one of the fastest growing package types in the electronics industry today. While the advantages of QFNs are well documented, concerns arise with its reliability and manufacturability. Acceptance of this package, especially in long-life, severe-environment, high-reliability applications, is currently limited. One of the most common drivers for reliability failures is inappropriate adoption of new technologies, such as the case with QFN. In this presentation, we will review and discuss QFN related reliability concerns and challenges, and propose Physics-of-Failure (PoF) based approaches to allow the confident introduction of QFN components into electronics products.
The document provides an overview of different radar spectral bands and how the selection of a radar's operating frequency involves tradeoffs between desired detection range, weather and clutter environment, antenna size, target properties, and component costs. It explains that lower frequencies propagate more efficiently through media but require larger antennas for a given resolution, while higher frequencies allow for smaller antennas but have reduced propagation performance. The application of the radar system influences which spectral band is best suited to achieve the required detection range and resolution given other constraints.
Artis, LLC is a company established in 1999 with 36 employees specializing in sensor systems, embedded systems, software, cybersecurity, and modeling & simulation. It has developed various sensor systems for defense, government, and commercial customers. Key capabilities include very low power imaging, active protection systems, energy efficiency systems, and sensor networks.
The document discusses a modular laser launch architecture concept that would use many small, independent "beam modules" rather than one large, centralized laser system. Each beam module would contain its own laser source, beam director, and tracking system to propel small, simple spacecraft. This modular approach aims to reduce costs, technical risks, and launch turnaround times for delivering payloads to low Earth orbit. Recent advances in fiber lasers, spectral beam combining, and diode-pumped alkali lasers could enable development of compact, efficient beam modules capable of scaling up launch capacity as needed.
2012 july mil soft_ie_capabilities__iic_solutions-general-engmilsoftSDC
The document discusses MilSOFT's capabilities in network centric imagery intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. It describes several of MilSOFT's projects involving Turkish UAV programs, including the TIES and RVT systems used in Phase 1 and the GCSMS used in Phase 2. It also outlines MilSOFT's general image processing capabilities and its GOKHAN image exploitation and target analysis system. Finally, it discusses MilSOFT's net centric air intelligence solutions and the operational advantages they provide at all levels through a centralized infrastructure.
Fluxtrol AlphaForm Moldable Magnetic Flux ConcentratorsFluxtrol Inc.
http://fluxtrol.com
AlphaForm is a Fast and Easy to Apply, Induction Magnetic Flux Concentrator. Fluxtrol’s AlphaForm high and low frequency, soft, moldable magnetic field concentrators can be used with any copper coil for quick, efficient results.
Customer satisfaction is the top priority of any company. Employees who directly interact with and support customers, like sales and customer support staff, are given benefits and rewards for their important work. Getting feedback from customers through reviews, reports, and surveys helps companies understand how to continuously improve quality and innovation. Maintaining focus on customers, even in busy routines, and having an explicit philosophy around customer treatment are key to building a positive customer perception of the company.
This document discusses wireless power transmission (WPT) technologies. It provides a brief history of WPT beginning with Nikola Tesla's concept of wireless energy transfer in the late 1890s. The document then covers various WPT techniques including near-field inductive coupling and resonance inductive coupling. Applications of WPT discussed include use in electronics, medical devices, electric vehicles, LED lighting, and defense systems. The conclusion states that further improvements in WPT technologies could enable more applications and uses in daily life.
This ppt explains how to develop a device for wireless power transfer. It can make a remarkable change in the field of the electrical engineering and eliminates conventional copper cables and current carrying wires.
Este documento presenta la guía de actividades para un curso de psicología evolutiva. La estrategia de aprendizaje será el estudio de caso, organizado en cuatro fases. En la primera fase, los estudiantes revisarán la información general del curso. En la segunda, analizarán un caso a la luz de las teorías. En la tercera, profundizarán el análisis del caso. Y en la cuarta, presentarán las conclusiones del caso estudiado. Cada fase incluye actividades individuales y colaborativas.
The document discusses lasers and their properties compared to ordinary light. It provides details on:
1) Lasers emit light that is highly directional, monochromatic, and coherent, while ordinary light is emitted in many directions and is a combination of wavelengths.
2) Gas lasers work by applying a voltage to excite gas atoms in a tube to produce population inversion and emit continuous wave light.
3) Lasers can pose eye, skin, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards depending on their power level and are classified based on factors like wavelength and output.
1) The document presents a paper on using wireless energy transmission via laser for solar energy applications.
2) It proposes using a large solar tower in geostationary orbit to directly pump solar lasers and transmit the concentrated laser beam to ground-based receiving power stations for conversion to electricity.
3) This smart power system could increase the efficiency of power plants to 35-40% by combining laser transmission with solar panels, addressing transmission losses and utilizing more of the solar spectrum.
Thermal pollution is the harmful increase in water temperature that can be caused by power plants, factories, and the removal of vegetation near bodies of water. It impacts aquatic life by decreasing oxygen levels and altering ecosystems. Even a small temperature increase of 1-2 degrees Celsius can kill native species. While thermal pollution from industrial sources can be controlled through techniques like cooling towers, thermal pollution from devegetation is more difficult to regulate due to cumulative minor impacts from many actors. Laws and erosion control efforts can help address this type of thermal pollution.
Wireless power transmission via solar power satellite 1(1)Kuldeep Singh
This document summarizes a seminar on wireless power transmission via solar power satellites. It begins with an introduction to wireless power transmission (WPT) and its history. It then discusses space-based power transmission using solar power satellites (SPS) as an alternative to ground-based power transmission. The document outlines how an SPS system would work, including solar panels to collect solar energy, a spacetenna to transmit the energy via microwaves, and rectennas on Earth to convert the microwaves back to electricity. It discusses the advantages of SPS in providing unlimited clean energy but also notes the challenges of energy storage and the technical difficulties and costs associated with constructing large satellites and transmission systems in space.
This document discusses WiTricity, a technology that enables wireless power transfer over mid-range distances without wires or cables. It provides a brief history of wireless power, outlines the three main types of wireless power transfer, and describes how resonant induction works to increase range. The key benefits of WiTricity are that it provides efficient energy transfer over distance while being safe for people and can penetrate obstacles. Applications include powering consumer electronics, transportation, medical devices, and beaming power to drones or satellites.
This document summarizes wireless power or witricity. It discusses the history of wireless power transmission dating back to Nikola Tesla's experiments in 1899. It explains how wireless power works using resonant induction between a transmitter coil and receiver coil. The document outlines some of the key applications and advantages of wireless power such as eliminating wires and enabling power transfer over distances. It also notes some disadvantages like limited range and need for standardization. Overall, the document provides a high-level overview of wireless power transmission and its potential for powering devices without wires.
This document discusses the concept and history of remote sensing. It provides examples of different types of remote sensing technologies including cameras on satellites, multispectral imaging, radar, and medical imaging tools. It also outlines some applications of remote sensing such as military surveillance, medical diagnostics, and mineral exploration.
wireless power transmission via solar power satellitechingaro
Wireless energy transfer uses magnetic fields or microwaves to transmit electricity between two objects over short or long distances without wires. Nikola Tesla pioneered this concept in the late 1890s by transmitting energy wirelessly over 40 km. While promising for reducing transmission losses, challenges remain for large-scale adoption including high costs and potential health effects. Space-based solar power satellites aim to overcome some issues by collecting solar energy in space for wireless transmission to Earth.
This document presents an overview of wireless power transmission. It defines wireless power transmission as the transmission of electrical energy from a power source to an electric load without interconnecting wires. It discusses two main methods for wireless power transmission: atmospheric conduction and electrodynamic induction. For electrodynamic induction, it describes microwave and laser methods. It provides examples of the history and applications of wireless power transmission. The document concludes that wireless power transmission could make energy transmission more efficient with lower maintenance costs.
This document summarizes a seminar presented by Priyanka Jain on wireless power transmission via solar power satellites. It provides an overview of the history of wireless power transmission dating back to Nikola Tesla's experiments in the late 1890s. It then discusses key concepts such as how solar power satellites would collect solar energy in space via photovoltaic cells and transmit it to rectennas on Earth via microwave beams to be converted back to electricity. While the technology faces challenges including potential health effects and interference issues, the document concludes that with further development and support, solar power satellites could become a viable new source of clean energy by harvesting the sun's power in space.
The document discusses wireless power transmission (WPT) through various techniques like inductive coupling, resonant inductive coupling, microwave power transmission, and laser power transmission. It provides a history of WPT beginning with Nikola Tesla's experiments in the late 1890s. Examples of applications discussed include electric vehicle charging, powering consumer electronics, and transmitting power from solar satellites to earth. The document concludes that WPT is becoming a reality and could help address energy crises through its efficient and low maintenance capabilities.
This document provides an overview of the White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) and its capabilities. It discusses projects conducted at WSTF related to the Space Shuttle program and nondestructive evaluation. It then describes several unique testing capabilities at WSTF including simulated altitude testing of propulsion systems, explosion testing of various propellants, and component testing involving oxygen and hydrogen. It also outlines nondestructive evaluation techniques used at WSTF such as thermography, shearography, radiography, and ultrasound. Finally, it discusses the development of "Smart COPVs" which integrate structural health monitoring systems to monitor carbon composite overwrapped pressure vessels.
This document provides an overview of the White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) and its capabilities. It discusses projects conducted at WSTF related to the Space Shuttle program and nondestructive evaluation. It then describes several unique testing capabilities at WSTF including simulated altitude testing of propulsion systems, explosion testing of various propellants, and component testing involving oxygen and hydrogen. It also outlines nondestructive evaluation techniques used at WSTF such as thermography, shearography, radiography, and ultrasound. Finally, it discusses the development of "Smart COPVs" which integrate structural health monitoring systems into composite overwrapped pressure vessels.
This project aims to redesign first responder radios to improve ergonomics while maintaining performance. The current design is rectangular with a protruding antenna, which may contribute to back pain. New technologies enable alternative designs. The plan evaluates options to reduce size, weight and improve shape for comfort during emergencies. Engineering specifications include adjustable audio, encryption, durability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure. An economic analysis estimates the total cost to be approximately $6,500 to produce prototype radios and documentation.
Stamper Technology Mastering Primer. This presentation will show you the business, operational, and technical aspects of how a CD or DVD glass master and stamper is created.
The document provides information about Testforce's Tele/Fiber Division which offers solutions for wireless, microwave, fiber optic, video and telecom markets. It lists their product solutions in areas like communications, RF and microwave, network/telecom, video, optical test, and wireless. The division works with leading manufacturers to ensure resources for solving application challenges.
RADIOSS is a finite element analysis software that offers linear, non-linear, explicit, implicit, thermal, CFD and multi-body dynamics solutions all within a single solver. It is described as the fastest growing FEA software that is easy to use and adaptable. The document discusses RADIOSS' integrated capabilities, speed, quality results, repeatability, affordability and suitability for optimization.
The document summarizes research on using acoustic emission (AE) monitoring to analyze the high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) thermal spraying process. Key points:
- AE monitoring can provide insights into particle impact behavior and phase changes during spraying and cooling, important for coating strength.
- A kinematic model was developed relating AE energy levels to particle kinetic energy based on spray parameters and slit geometry variables.
- AE signals were found to increase with coating buildup over multiple layers due to spray plume widening beyond the theoretical spot size.
ATI Laser RADAR and Applications Training for Advanced Students Course SamplerJim Jenkins
Major technology advancements in Laser Radar (LADAR) have made a profound new impact on future mobile, airborne and space-based missions. In an effort to cope with problems such as target clutter, battlefield commanders require a new breed of LADAR, consisting of new programs such as Jigsaw and True 3D Flash. New LADAR systems and applications are currently in development, and will be based on entirely new technology, which has not been feasible until just now. These new LADAR technologies will support the Service-wide drive for a Single Integrated Air Picture (SIAP), which provides military forces access to reliable information about ground, air, space or undersea threats in any given theater of operations to achieve total theater air dominance. Developmental challenges are vast for LADAR and opportunities for industry involvement appear to be endless.
Stan Rosinski, Electric Power Research Institute - Speaker at the marcus evans Wind Power Summit held in Dallas, TX February 25-26, 2013 delivered his presentation entitled Technology Needs for Advancing Wind Power Generation
The document summarizes a workshop focused on achieving high penetrations of photovoltaic (PV) systems in utility distribution systems. It discusses operational and technical issues with high PV penetration, updating interconnection rules and standards, and identifying best practices. The workshop aims to describe the effects of high PV on utilities, discuss interconnection standards and processes, and address challenges in managing distributed PV variability through technology advancements and research.
Dear Colleague,
In the asymmetrical realities of urban combat and mountainous terrain, as
well as in homeland defense areas of border patrol and maritime surveillance,
night vision systems have become crucial assets to maximize operational
advantage. As the US Military enters the seventh year of sustained combat in
OIF/OEF, the ability to conduct surveillance and operations under the cover of night
is of great concern to operators and commanders alike.
IDGA's 4th Annual Night Vision Systems will examine how the military, DHS, and
industry are evolving their technology requirements in this tough and dynamic
environment. It will bring attendees up to date on forward looking sensor technologies,
including a frank discussion on next generation low light level sensors and
imagers as potential successors to the image intensifier tube and the related
technological developments. Topics will include:
• New applications for Electro-Optic/Infrared Sensors
• Component Revolutions: Sensors, Displays, Processors, Optics
• System Capability Trade-Offs: Digital vs. Analog
• Networked Sensors Evolution and Current Status
• Maintaining and Utilizing Night Vision Systems in 24/7 High Intensity Operational
Environments
• Trade Controls: Policy & Procedure
IDGA’s 4th Annual Night Vision Systems will bring solution providers face to
face in one location with DoD & DHS program and procurement influencers to
discuss future night vision requirements and ways to get new systems and
technologies into the field quicker without compromising capability or
interoperability.
Join this discussion! Act now & reserve your place among the top night vision
experts at this critical event. Register today by calling 800-882-8684 or visiting
www.idga.org/us/nightvision.
I look forward to meeting you in July!
V/R,
Dr. Joseph Estrera
Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer
L-3 Electro-Optical Systems
2009 Night Vision Systems Conference Chair
8:00 am – 10:00 am 7:30 am Registration I2CMOS roadmap and options for customization!
Image Intensified (I2) CMOS cameras represent a low-risk technical
solution for digital night vision. I2 CMOS combines two proven and
reliable technologies into a single camera sensor using a common
aperture. This workshop provides system integrators with an
understanding of the technology, its usefulness in various night vision
applications and interface considerations.
What will be covered:
• I2CMOS Technology – principles of operation, how it is manufactured
and expected performance.
• I2CMOS Application – trades analysis and concept of operations.
• I2CMOS Integration – mechanical, electrical, communications, optical,
display, MMI and life-cycle management
• I2CMOS Maturation – plan for enhanced sensor performance and
added features.
How you will benefit:
• Interact directly with I2CMOS subject matter experts, gaining invaluable
insight into the technology, its operation, manufacture and performance
• Receive an analysis of other digital night vision camera technologies
and the strengths and weaknesses of each
• Gain a better understanding of the role I2CMOS can play in mounted,
dismounted, aerial and force protection/security operations
• Receive thorough training regarding the complete integration of
I2CMOS into a higher level assembly or system. Considerations for
integrators will include: mechanical, electrical, software,
communications, optical, display, man-machine interface and life cycle.
• Be presented with the I2CMOS roadmap and options for customization
– performance and form/fit/function
Session Leaders: Dr. Joseph Estrera, Senior VP and Chief Technology
Officer, and John Robinson Advanced Technologies Business
Development Manager, L-3 Electro-Optical Systems
A Primer on I2CMOS and its Applicability to System Integrators
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Modern combat operations necessitate the use of nig
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Scope:
Abstract
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Phases of the SCR
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SRAA3. SRAA DURING SCD
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Recent Developments and Current Projects in HEL Technology: Harro Ackermann - HEL-JTO
1. High Energy Laser
Joint Technology Office (HEL-JTO)
Recent Developments and Current
Projects in HEL Technology
February 2012
Cleared for Public Release, 377ABW-2011-1103
2. Outline
• Introduction to HEL-JTO
• JTO Technology Thrusts
• JTO Major Projects
• Service Programs
• Summary
3. High Energy Lasers (HEL)
Attributes
• Precision engagement at a distance
• Low collateral damage
• Re-usable
• Less than lethal through lethal effects
System Level Challenges
• Compact, light-weight, and rugged systems
• Sufficient power on target
• System reliability
• Cost effectiveness / alternatives
HEL Target Effects
• Jam/spoof or destroy optical sensors
• Thermal damage
4. HEL Science &Technology
Challenges Opportunities
High-Power Lasers High-Power Lasers
• Thermal management for solid-state lasers • Efficient and reliable diode-arrays, high brightness
diodes
• Eye-safer wavelengths and development of novel
gain media • High-power fibers
• Advanced processing and characterization of • Beam combination of multiple high-power fibers
ceramics • New ceramic materials
• Short-pulse (femtosecond) phenomena
• Diode Pumped Alkali Lasers
Beam Control Beam Control
• Aim-point maintenance, precision tracking, and jitter • Advanced adaptive optics
control
• Advanced disturbance mitigation schemes
• Propagation through turbulent atmosphere, through
boundary layers, and in maritime environment • Phased arrays
• Windows, coatings and active optics
HEL Lethality, Modeling & Simulation
• Accurate prediction of lethality for future systems
• Battle damage assessment
• Detailed end-to-end physics and system level
models
5. HEL-JTO Formation
• FY00 National Defense JTO Charter:
Authorization Act request to • Advocate HEL technology
develop laser plan development for DoD
• FY00 High Energy Laser • Coordinate among the Services
Executive Review Panel and Agencies
chartered
• Develop technology investment
strategy for DoD
Report of the
• Manage a portfolio of
High Energy Laser government/industry/academia
Executive Review Panel R&D projects
Department of Defense
Laser Master Plan A Coordinated Approach for
March 24, 2000
HEL Weapons System Development
6. HEL-JTO Organization
ASD (R&E)
•Operational
Air Force S&T Oversight Technology Council
S&T Executives
Executive
(Army,Navy, AF,
•Admin
MDA, DARPA, DTRA)
Oversight
Director Contractor
AFRL/RD Technical and
Support Administrative
•Contracting Support
Budget/Finance Executive Assistant/
•Financial
Network/DE2AC
•Public Affairs
•Security
Army Navy Air Force MDA
Representative Representative Representative DARPA
Tech Area, Tech Area, Tech Area,
Contracts Monitor Contracts Monitor Contracts Monitor
Technology Area Working Groups
Approved for Public Release
7. HEL-JTO Technology Thrust Area
Laser Devices Beam Control
- Solid State Atmospheric Propagation
- Gas
- Free Electron
- Thermal Blooming
- Turbulence
Effects
Laser-Target
Interaction
Heat Beam Pointing
Thermal Management
Combining
Beam Conditioning
& Adaptive Optics
Heat
Wavefront Windows &
Power Conditioning Sensor Mirrors
Illuminator
Advanced Fire Control
Example: Solid Concepts
State Laser Engagement & System Modeling
Approved for Public Release
8. Elements of a Practical Laser
for Military Applications
• Scalability (mission requirements)
• Efficiency (size and weight)
• Beam Quality (gain media thermal
control/correction, propagation)
• Simplicity (logistics, packaging)
• Robustness (reliability)
•Wavelength (collateral eye safety,
diffraction effects, atmospheric
propagation)
•System thermal management
•Platform integration
9. Outline
• Introduction to HEL-JTO
• JTO Technology Thrusts
• JTO Major Projects
• Service Programs
• Summary
10. Solid State Laser Thrust Area
• Advantages
– All electric - logistically friendly
– Smaller, lighter
– Good propagation window at 1 micron; eyesafer wavelengths
available
• Opportunities
– High power fibers
– Combination of multiple fibers
– Ceramic gain material
• Challenges:
– Efficient, reliable and very bright diode arrays
– Increase power without thermal distortions
– Efficiency
11. Solid State Laser Portfolio
• High power fibers
• Beam combining techniques
• High Power Fiber Components
Er-doped PCF High Power
Laser Fiber
Dielectric Edge Mirrors (DEMs)
Fiber
Stacked Beam Combiner
Fusion Spliced All-Fiber Isolator
Oscillators
12. Solid State Laser Portfolio
•Ceramic gain materials
•Eye safer wavelength (slabs and fibers)
•Efficient and High Temperature diode arrays
10%Yb:Lu2O3 ceramic
VCSEL Array
assembled on
Patterned
Surface
Composite Heat
Spreader
Emission of lasers in the eye-
safe wavelength range and
atmospheric transmission
13. Gas Laser Thrust Area
• Advantages
– Can scale to VERY high powers
• Opportunities
– Diode Pumped Alkali Lasers (DPAL)
– Efficient Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Lasers (COIL)
• Challenges (DPAL):
– Narrow pump wavelength
– Flowing media
– Atmospheric Propagation
• Challenges (COIL):
– Logistics
– Efficiency and size
14. Gas Laser Portfolio
Diode Pumped Alkali Lasers
• Diode Laser Pumped Alkali Vapor Lasers with Exciplex-
Assisted Absorption
• High Power Diode Pumped Alkali Lasers and Analog
Systems
• Three Dimensional, Time Dependent Simulation of Diode
Pumped Alkali Lasers
• Scaling of a Flowing Alkali Laser System
• Propagation Studies of Alkali Lasers
12”-telescope & tunable diode laser
Visualization of a previous flowing DPAL absorption spectrometer to study alkali laser
simulation wavelengths
15. Gas Laser Portfolio
Chemical Oxygen Iodine Lasers
• Catalytic Enhancement of Singlet Oxygen Yield and Small
Signal Gain in EOIL Systems
• High Pressure COIL
• Very High Flux, High Efficiency COIL for Improved Specific
Power
Counter Flow SOG
Reduced laser weight and volume
16. Free Electron Laser Thrust
• Advantages
• Tunable wavelength for
maritime propagation
• Shipboard protection against
asymmetric threat
• No hazardous gases or
chemicals
• Opportunities
• All electric ship integration
• Megawatt potential
• Challenges
• Injectors and Cathodes
• High Intensity Optical
Components
• Efficient wiggler
17. Free Electron Laser Portfolio
Near-concentric
• Evaluation of Advanced Photocathodes for
wiggler
High Current Injectors
Near-confocal
• Efficient Photocathodes with Current
Amplification for High Power FELs
• FEL Injector Technology
• Ring Resonator FEL Ring-near-confocal
18. Free Electron Laser Portfolio
• Investigation of Longitudinal Space Charge
• Novel FEL Cavity Optic
• Optimization of FEL System Wall-Plug Efficiency
e- source, RF,
cryo power
RF, cryo
power
beam power into dump
DC power beam power
(magnets) back to RF
beam power
out of RF
FEL power out
19. Beam Control Thrust Area
Mission: • Challenges
Efficiently transmit very high optical – Platform Jitter
power from a laser source on a dynamic – Atmospheric
platform into a small spot on a distant disturbances
dynamic target – High Power
Optics/Coatings
– Aimpoint detection
and maintenance
– Aero-optic
disturbance
• Opportunities
– Advanced algorithms
– High speed, very
dense deformable
mirrors
– Wavefront sensors
25. Modeling & Simulation Thrust Area
Develop tools to support the HEL
community
Science and Military Utility
Engineering The investigation of the military
worth of future tactical HEL
The application of well grounded
systems, employment methods and
science to HEL research and
supporting decision aids.
development. Focusing on the
Representations of HEL in current
development and support of
and future DoD Models.
computational tools
Integrated
Seamless combination of
engineering
performance/analysis modeling
& simulation tools with
computational warfighter
support tools
26. Lethality Thrust Area
• Analysis and Test to Determine Lethal
Capability of Lasers
– Full Scale Tests performed
– Tools and Diagnostics for the HEL
community
– Laser Beam Diagnostic Software and
Hardware
– Laser Vulnerability Tool (LVT)
– Communications to Government and
Industry
• Laser Lethality Knowledge Base (LLKB)
120mm Mortar
27. Outline
• Introduction to HEL-JTO
• JTO Technology Thrusts
• JTO Major Projects
• Service Programs
• Summary
28. Robust Electric Laser Initiative
(RELI) - Motivation
• Build on JHPSSL and Joint Program successes
• Substantially improve system efficiency
• Combine laser performance goals with size,
weight, ruggedization and affordability goals
Joint HEL-JTO, Army and Air Force
Program with Navy interest
29. RELI
Push towards Common Goal: Robust, Fieldable, Tailorable Electric Laser
Power Supply
(Platform Dependent) Adaptive
Optics
Solid-State
Laser Diode Beam
Laser
Array Director
Amplifier
RELI: Robust, Fieldable Laser System
Tailorable to desired platform
Thermal Management System Efficient, lightweight, small, affordable
(Platform Dependent)
RELI will focus on laser efficiency and beam quality and minimizing weight and
volume. It will not develop TMS or power production and conditioning
technology.
29
30. RELI Performance Metrics
• Performance analyzed & measured in three critical areas:
• Laser Metric Photons Out
Electric Available
– Power in the Bucket Efficiency (PIBE) Laser EO Efficiency
Bucket
– Power, Efficiency and Beam Quality
– Analyze Phase 1; Full Demo Phase 2
• Physical Metric
– Power/Weight
– Power/Volume
– Analyze Phase 1; Partial Demo Phase 2
• Fieldability Metric (i.e. Temp, Vibration, Dust)
– Based on Anticipated Environments
– Analyze Phase 1; Partial Demo Phase 2
Scalability
Scalable to 100kW Minimum
Technical Justification
Risk Reduction
Approved for Public Release
31. RELI Summary
• The ROBUST ELECTRIC LASER INITIATIVE will lead to rugged efficient
technology coupling well with DARPA and other DoD initiatives
– Provides options for light weight, militarily useful, high power laser systems
• Revised laser metric best represents operational requirements
– Allows contractors more flexibility in system design
• Natural JHPSSL follow-on of sources for next generation programs:
– Army: High Energy Laser-Technology Demonstrator
– Air Force: Electric Laser on a Large Aircraft
– Navy: TACAIR Future Naval Capability
Approved for Public Release
32. Outline
• Introduction to HEL-JTO
• JTO Technology Thrusts
• JTO Major Projects
• Service Programs
• Summary
Approved for Public Release
33. Army Solid State Laser Testbed
Experiment (SSLTE)
Objective: Perform Near-Term Demonstrations Using the Tactical
High Energy Laser (THEL) Beam Control System and the JHPSSL
Device at the High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF)
• Provides Early Field Experiment Capability to
Further SSL Technology Development
• Enables Mission Area Assessment Decisions and
Allows Exploration of Best Application for HELs
• Leverages Existing Assets to Provide Early High
Power Risk Reduction Testing for Planned HEL TD JHPSSL
Device
• Establishes a SSL Testbed at HELSTF for
Continued Test and Evaluation Operations by the THEL
Army and DoD BCS
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34. High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator
Weapons System Development
Deployable, Mobile, More
Self Sustaining Lethal Potential Secondary Mission:
Capability Surveillance / Target
Capable of Operating in a
Full Spectrum, Networked/
Information Based
Battlefield Environment
Provides Joint Service
Force Protection (Area) External
Weapon Capability Sensor
Modularity/Open Fire Unit
Architecture Allows for
Expansion to Future Force
BMC4I
Solid State Laser Demonstrate in a Relevant Operational Environment at HELSTF that a
Technologies Scalable to Mobile Solid State Laser Weapon System can Provide an Effective
Combat Vehicles (Small Mission Capability to Counter Rocket, Artillery, And Mortar Projectiles.
Unit Protection)
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35. Navy Laser Weapon System
Test Results
• Naval Sea Systems
Command (NAVSEA),
with support from Naval
Surface Warfare Center
(NSWC) Dahlgren
executed LaWS testing in
June 2009 & June 2010
• Successfully tracked,
engaged, and destroyed
in flight UAVs at NAWC
China Lake and San
Nicholas Island
• Nine targets total were
engaged and destroyed
in progressively
challenging tests
36. Maritime Laser Demonstration
MLD INSTALLED ON
USS PAUL FOSTER
DD-964
Maritime Laser Demonstration
Existing MLD Prototype at NG/Space Park
FIRST SUCCESSFUL LASER (MLD)
WEAPON LETHALITY
DEMONSTRATION FROM US
NAVY SURFACE SHIP
(APRIL 2011)
NAVY SDTS
HEL
JTO
SMDC
37. Summary
• Comprehensive JTO portfolio advancing the state of the art in
HEL technologies
• RELI – will develop efficient, light weight laser sources
• HEL Demonstrations & Service Initiatives
– JHPSSL Integration at HELSTF – Army
– HEL TD – Army
– Airborne Laser ‘Shoot-down’ – Missile Defense Agency
– Laser Weapon System-Navy
– Maritime Self-Defense – Navy
An Exciting Time for High Energy Laser
Technology Advancement