Inertially Stabilized Platforms for Precision Pointing Applications to Directed-Energy Weapons and Space-Based Lasers (Preprint)

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Abstract:

Tactical and space-based high-energy-laser weapon systems present interesting challenges for precision line-of-sight control. Sub-Murad pointing accuracies are required against dynamic targets. In addition, absolute pointing and inertial angular-rate measurements are required to support mission requirements. This article addresses directed-energy-weapon DEW precision pointing requirements and implementation alternatives in the context of strapdown and stable-platform inertial-reference technologies. Prior work has addressed details of stable platform design and test results. The contributions of the present article include the broader issues of DEW requirements drivers, integration of the stabilization system with the remaining optical system, and design tradeoffs between stable-platform and strapdown stabilization mechanizations.

Author(s):
Negro, J. ; Griffin, S.
Author Organization(s):
BOEING - SVS ALBUQUERQUE NM
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Submitted for publication in the IEEE Journal.
Pagination:
0055

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-VS-PS-JA-2006-1017
Monitor Series:
JA-2006-1017, AFRL-VS-PS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Space; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*HIGH ENERGY LASERS, *DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPONS, *STABILIZED PLATFORMS, COMPARISON, ACCURACY, IMPACT POINT, SPACE BASED, INERTIAL SYSTEMS, INTEGRATION, PRECISION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Directed Energy Weapons
Keyword(s):
STRAPDOWN STABILIZATION MECHANISMS
Report Date:
2006 Aug 17
Creation Date:
2007 Apr 11