0603605F Advanced Weapons Technology

COST ($ In Thousands) FY 1995 Actual FY 1996 Estimate FY 1997 Estimate FY 1998 Estimate FY 1999 Estimate FY 2000 Estimate FY 2001 Estimate Cost to Complete Total Cost

Total Program Element (PE) Cost 87,120 71,603 41,895 40,148 39,798 38,528 40,344 0 Continuing

3150 Advanced Optics Technology 28,646 18,360 2,038 2,679 2,751 2,737 2,887 0 Continuing

3151 High Power Semiconductor Laser Technology 8,940 7,640 4,697 4,229 6,852 8,182 9,365 Continuing Continuing

3152 High Power Microwave Technology 19,411 19,810 9,961 9,960 10,227 10,089 10,330 Continuing Continuing

3647 High Energy Laser Technology 30,123 25,793 25,199 23,280 19,968 17,520 17,762 Continuing Continuing

(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification : This Advanced Technology Development program demonstrates advanced directed energy and optical imaging concepts. Speed-of-light weapons and long-range, high resolution optical imaging through the turbulent atmosphere offer significant payoffs for many Air Force missions, such as theater missile defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, and control of space. This program already demonstrated many major technological breakthroughs such as removing atmospheric distortions from optical transmissions (e.g., laser beams) and producing small, relatively high power laser diode phased arrays. Major emphasis areas include: high power microwave and high energy laser technologies; long-range optical imaging; and high power laser diodes and diode arrays.

(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands) :

FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 Total
Cost

(U) Previous President's Budget 93,590 47,919 46,624 Cont

(U) Appropriated Value 96,500 74,919

(U) Adjustments to Appropriated Value

a. Congressional/General Reductions -5,472 -2,016

b. SBIR -1,778 -1,300

c. Omnibus/Other Above Threshold Reprogrammings

d. Below Threshold Reprogrammings -2,130

(U) Current Budget Submit 87,120 71,603 41,895 Cont

(U) Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: Vertical reductions to this PE since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology (S&T) Program. For FY 1996, Congress appropriated an additional $27 million for laser radar and excimer technologies which also explains the dramatic horizontal "reduction" in FY 1997. The remaining FY 1997 horizontal reduction is due to budget constraints and priorities within the S&T Program.

Schedule: Not Applicable.

Technical: Not Applicable.

(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary : Not Applicable.

(U) D. Schedule Profile : Not Applicable.

COST ($ In Thousands) FY 1995 Actual FY 1996 Estimate FY 1997 Estimate FY 1998 Estimate FY 1999 Estimate FY 2000 Estimate FY 2001 Estimate Cost to Complete Total Cost

3150 Advanced Optics Technology 28,646 18,360 2,038 2,679 2,751 2,737 2,887 0 Continuing

(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification : This project develops advanced optical technologies for identifying distant and/or dim objects. This work supports high energy laser technologies because an imaging subsystem is required for target verification, accurate and sustainable laser beam placement on target, and near-real time damage assessment. Several advanced technologies including nonlinear optics, adaptive optics, and specialized signal processing are being developed. The goal is high quality optical image reconstruction, concentrating on removing turbulent atmosphere-induced distortions. Many of these technologies developed/being developed have significant application to astronomy research.

(U) FY 1995 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $437 Develop and demonstrate advanced optical imaging technologies that support applications such as space object imaging.

(U) Produced first high resolution satellite images on 3.5 meter telescope using speckle image sensing and reconstruction.

(U) Conducted initial field tests on 3.5 meter telescope of daylight space object imaging concepts using adaptive optics for atmospheric compensation.

(U) $1,083 Develop and implement techniques to exploit optical images of satellites to support space object imaging identification/mission payload assessment applications.

(U) Delivered first-generation workstation for optical image exploitation to U.S. Space Command Combined Intelligence Center.

(U) $1,812 Develop nonlinear optics technologies.

(U) Demonstrated feasibility of using nonlinear optics concepts for a sodium-wavelength laser at a ten watt power level, providing a laser source option for atmospheric compensation using a laser beacon and adaptive optics.

(U) $453 Perform upgrades/demonstrations at the Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI, and the Malabar, FL, optical sites.

(U) Completed statistical analysis to establish sky coverage advantages of networking remote optical sites to support space object identification applications.

(U) $9,208 Develop excimer-based active imaging technology.

(U) Completed illuminator laser development.

(U) Completed design and fabrication of the active imaging receiver and tracker.

(U) $15,653
Develop the laser imaging, detection, and ranging (LIDAR) field demonstration.

(U) Completed design, fabrication, and delivery of full-scale laser source.

(U) Conducted initial demonstrations of laser ranging and imaging for low earth orbit satellites at the Air Force Maui Optical Station.

(U) Completed modifications to laser system to incorporate wavelength agility in support of remote sensing applications.

(U) $28,646 Total

(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $1,422 Develop and demonstrate advanced optical imaging technologies that support applications such as space object imaging.

(U) Demonstrate daylight satellite imaging concepts using adaptive optics for atmospheric compensation.

(U) Demonstrate advanced electro-optical exploitation software tool.

(U) $491 Develop nonlinear optics technologies for non-mechanical corrections in optical imaging.

(U) Design breadboard model of an ultra-high resolution, lightweight imaging satellite subsystem using nonlinear optics to compensate for deformations in a large diameter, deployable primary mirror.

(U) $88 Perform upgrades/demonstrations at Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI.

(U) Evaluate the potential of laser imaging, detection, and ranging (LIDAR) technology as a permanent addition to the Maui capabilities for space object surveillance and identification.

(U) $9,623 Develop excimer-based active imaging technology.

(U) Complete delivery and installation of laser illuminator.

(U) Complete active imaging receiver and tracker integration with the 3.5 meter telescope at Starfire Optical Range.

(U) Conduct initial active imaging field tests and demonstrations.

(U) Evaluate feasibility of active imaging techniques for long-range imaging applications.

(U) $6,736 Develop the LIDAR field demonstration.

(U) Complete installation of the complete LIDAR system at the Air Force Maui Optical Station.

(U) Conduct full-scale LIDAR demonstrations against low-earth orbit satellites.

(U) $18,360 Total

(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $751 Develop and demonstrate advanced optical imaging technologies that support applications such as space object imaging.

(U) Transition technology for daytime imaging of low-earth orbit satellites to the 3.67 meter telescope at the Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI.

(U) $404 Develop nonlinear optics technologies for non-mechanical corrections in optical imaging.

(U) Construct, characterize, and demonstrate a laboratory breadboard model of the primary mirror and compensation system for an ultra-high resolution, lightweight imaging satellite concept which uses nonlinear optics to compensate for deformations in a large diameter, deployable primary mirror.

(U) $777 Develop and demonstrate very long-range optical imaging technologies for increased resolution and data fusion to support missions such as space object identification.

(U) Begin development of field hardware to demonstrate feasibility of long-range optical imaging for space object identification/mission payload assessment out to geosynchronous altitudes.

(U) $106 Perform upgrades/demonstrations at the Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI, optical site.

(U) Begin integration of newly-completed 3.67 meter telescope at Maui into site control systems to allow routine use as a new contributing sensor for the Space Surveillance Network.

(U) $2,038 Total

(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands) :

FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 Total
Cost

(U) Previous President's Budget 30,242 2,210 2,118 Cont

(U) Current Budget Submit 28,646 18,360 2,038 Cont

(U) Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: Vertical changes to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology Program. For FY 1996, Congress appropriated an additional $17 million for laser radar and excimer related imaging technologies.

Schedule: Not Applicable.

Technical: Not Applicable.

(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary :

(U) Related Activities :

(U) PE 0305910F Spacetrack

(U) PE 0305160F, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.

(U) PE 0602102F, Materials.

(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.

(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.

(U) D. Schedule Profile : Not Applicable.

COST ($ In Thousands) FY 1995 Actual FY 1996 Estimate FY 1997 Estimate FY 1998 Estimate FY 1999 Estimate FY 2000 Estimate FY 2001 Estimate Cost to Complete Total Cost

3151 High Power Semiconductor Laser Technology 8,940 7,640 4,697 4,229 6,852 8,182 9,365 Continuing Continuing

(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification : This project continues to yield revolutionary breakthroughs in compact, robust, and affordable laser system technology for a wide range of military applications requiring small, compact laser sources with low to moderate optical power. This is a long-term technology development project with both near-term and long-term goals. Near-term goals include developing compact, reliable infrared sources for a range of applications including night vision systems, battlefield surgery, and covert communication systems. Longer term goals focus on producing compact, significantly higher power sources. This project leads the development of and builds upon a wide range of commercial advancements. Commercially available semiconductor lasers are widely used due to their low-cost, small size and weight, high reliability, and high efficiency in converting electricity to laser energy. This project preserves these attractive features while continually scaling output to higher powers/efficiencies and/or to military application-specific wavelengths. The project is divided into three technology areas. The first area investigates methods to increase output power from individual laser diodes. Secondly, semiconductor laser array integration methods, which produce a single, high quality laser beam at significantly higher power levels are developed. Thirdly, wavelength-specific laser diodes for military applications are developed. Project scientists/managers also work directly with field users to develop proof-of-capability demonstrations and field tests for these revolutionary laser sources. This technology has many commercial applications, especially for eye-safe lasers.

(U) FY 1995 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $2,158 Develop laser diodes for improved performance/higher power in near-term applications such as illumination, designation, and communication and for incorporation into laser diode array architectures.

(U) Demonstrated nine watts continuous wave power with good beam quality from a single broad-area diode laser.

(U) Completed development and demonstrated 500-watt diode-pumped, solid-state laser breadboard for active tracking illumination.

(U) $2,943 Develop coherent laser diode arrays for improved performance/higher power in applications requiring high power levels.

(U) Demonstrated a suitable array architecture that can be scaled to the 50-100 watt power level by FY 1996.

(U) $3,344 Develop high power laser diodes and diode arrays at alternate wavelengths that will be transitioned to many military applications such as eye-safe optical systems and infrared countermeasures.

(U) Demonstrated two watt continuous wave laser diode output power at 2.1 microns wavelength at room temperature.

(U) Demonstrated two watts peak output power from an optically pumped semiconductor structure at four microns wavelength.

(U) $495 Investigate applications for these advanced semiconductor laser diodes and diode arrays.

(U) Transitioned a rifle-mounted visible diode laser illuminator (Saber 203) to the U.S. Army for pre-production development.

(U) Transitioned the Field Medical Laser System and Medical (Med) Pen to an industry partner for commercialization.

(U) $8,940 Total

(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $2,563 Develop laser diodes for improved performance/higher power in near-term applications such as illumination, designation, and communication and for incorporation into laser diode array architectures.

(U) Demonstrate three watts of continuous output power from a single mode fiber.

(U) Demonstrate semiconductor laser devices that will have the potential to be modulated and scaled to higher powers, with payoff to optical communications applications.

(U) $2,463 Develop coherent laser diode arrays for improved performance/higher power in applications requiring high power levels.

(U) Demonstrate 50 watts continuous power from a phased array of diode lasers.

(U) Demonstrate the ruggedness and reliability of a high power system with a one cubic foot laser head.

(U) $1,985 Develop high power laser diodes and diode arrays at alternate wavelengths that will be transitioned to many military applications such as eye-safe optical systems and infrared countermeasures.

(U) Demonstrate lasing of 100 milliwatt electrically-pumped laser diode at a four micron wavelength.

(U) Demonstrate lasing of a one watt electrically-pumped laser diode at a wavelength of 3.3 microns.

(U) $629 Investigate applications for these advanced semiconductor laser diodes and diode arrays.

(U) Transition Pocket Laser Communicator to an industry partner for commercialization.

(U) Continue transition of semiconductor laser technology to multiple users for illumination/designation field applications.

(U) $7,640 Total

(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $2,526 Develop laser diodes for improved performance/higher power in near-term applications such as illumination, designation, and communication and for incorporation into laser diode array architectures.

(U) Demonstrate five watts of continuous power from a single mode fiber.

(U) Demonstrate devices that will have the potential to be modulated and scaled to high powers.

(U) $2,171 Develop coherent laser diode arrays for improved performance/higher power in applications requiring high power levels.

(U) Demonstrate 75 watts of continuous power from a phased array of diode lasers.

(U) Demonstrate the scalability of a one cubic foot laser head to 200 watts continuous wave output power.

(U) Demonstrate lasing of a five watt average power laser diode at 2.1 microns wavelength.

(U) $4,697 Total

(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands) :

FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 Total
Cost

(U) Previous President's Budget 10,292 7,994 8,175 Cont

(U) Current Budget Submit 8,940 7,640 4,697 Cont

(U) Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: Vertical/horizontal reductions in FY 1995 and FY 1996 to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology Program. The FY 1997 vertical/horizontal reduction reflects the results of a reevaluation of the technology maturity of some parts of this important program, with some efforts being placed in applied research, PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.

Schedule: Not Applicable.

Technical: Not Applicable.

(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary :

(U) Related Activities :

(U) PE 0602102F, Materials.

(U) PE 0602204F, Aerospace Avionics.

(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.

(U) PE 0602234N, Systems Support Technology.

(U) Representatives from Army, Navy, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, National Laboratories, and Air Force using commands are members of the government review team for this technology.

(U) Joint field demonstrations of this technology are ongoing with: the Air Force Pararescue School; the Air Force Special Operations Command; the U.S. Coast Guard; and the U.S. Customs Service.

(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.

(U) D. Schedule Profile : Not Applicable.

COST ($ In Thousands) FY 1995 Actual FY 1996 Estimate FY 1997 Estimate FY 1998 Estimate FY 1999 Estimate FY 2000 Estimate FY 2001 Estimate Cost to Complete Total Cost

3152 High Power Microwave Technology 19,411 19,810 9,961 9,960 10,227 10,089 10,330 Continuing Continuing

(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification : This project develops high power microwave generation technologies. It also develops a susceptibility/ vulnerability/lethality data base to identify potential vulnerabilities of U.S. systems to high power microwave threats and to provide a basis for future offensive and defensive weapons system decisions. Representative U.S. and foreign assets will be tested to understand real system susceptibilities. Both wideband (wide frequency range) and narrowband (very small frequency range) technologies are being developed. The technologies developed in this project will demonstrate the applicability of high power microwaves that can damage/degrade/deny/destroy electronic systems and subsystems for missions such as suppression of enemy air defense, command and control warfare, space control, and aircraft self-protection.

(U) FY 1995 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $1,439 Develop generic high power microwave technology.

(U) Continued to develop narrowband and wideband high power microwave sources and antennas for various applications.

(U) $428 Evaluate the susceptibility of representative military hardware and software to high power microwave effects.

(U) Completed aircraft shelter high power microwave penetration effects.

(U) Completed ultra-wideband F-16 high power microwave effects.

(U) Characterized susceptibility of current-generation jet engine control systems.

(U) Transitioned frequency mode-stir techniques to aircraft and automobile industry that reduce the time for susceptibility tests by 90%.

(U) $2,160 Develop suppression of enemy air defense technologies.

(U) Began weapons application experiment design.

(U) Downselected high power microwave narrowband source.

(U) Conducted experiments on selected integrated air defense assets.

(U) $3,523 Develop aircraft self-protection technologies.

(U) Developed detailed weapons application design.

(U) Designed an experimental proof-of-concept.

(U) $1,540 Develop active denial technology.

(U) Completed development of X-band hardware for active denial technology demonstration.

(U) $1,113
Develop command and control warfare and space control technologies.

(U) Began development of wideband submunition concept for disruption in the command and control warfare mission.

(U) Explored ultra-wideband high power microwave weapon concept for electronics damage.

(U) Continued development of communications equipment effects database and began database on aircraft maintenance and avionics equipment.

(U) $9,208 Develop the laser-induced microwave emissions related technologies including excimer laser technology.

(U) Performed laser-induced microwave emissions experiments on simulated systems.

(U) Developed short pulse source for laser-induced microwave emissions.

(U) $19,411 Total

(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $1,951 Develop generic high power microwave technology.

(U) Continue development of narrowband and wideband high power microwave sources and antennas.

(U) $500 Evaluate the susceptibility of representative military hardware and software to high power microwave effects.

(U) Conduct effects studies of electromagnetic propagation into facilities.

(U) Complete database on various ground and flightline maintenance equipment.

(U) Complete susceptibility report for large U.S. aircraft and begin hardening criteria development.

(U) Complete experiments to determine coupling of high power microwave energy into hangers.

(U) $1,615 Develop suppression of enemy air defense technologies.

(U) Conduct low power coupling and high power damage experiments on selected integrated air defense assets.

(U) Refine system parameter requirements and perform go/no go decision for one concept.

(U) $2,000 Develop aircraft self-protection technologies.

(U) Develop host aircraft hardening criteria.

(U) Downselect high power microwave wideband source and begin source/antenna design integration.

(U) Design source evaluation experiment.

(U) Continue susceptibility testing and dynamic simulations of guided missiles.

(U) $11,070 Develop the laser-induced microwave emissions related technologies including excimer laser technology.

(U) Develop an integrated response model of the laser-induced microwave emissions phenomenon. An end-to-end code will be developed for trade-off analyses.

(U) Conduct laboratory and field experiments on operational systems to quantify effects and compare with models and predictions.

(U) Develop conceptual designs that will satisfy military mission requirements. Construct critical hardware and conduct feasibility experiments of laser-induced microwave emissions applications.

(U) Quantify the physical mechanisms associated with this technology such as coupling mechanisms..

(U) $1,722 Develop command and control warfare technologies.

(U) Continue development of compact wideband sources and antennas for both damage and disruption missions.

(U) Perform limited in situ experiments on command/control/communications equipment in building/facilities.

(U) Extend materials studies to in situ effects applications.

(U) $952 Develop high power microwave space control technologies.

(U) Initiate application concept studies.

(U) Continue vulnerability testing of various satellite receivers and provide data to developers.

(U) $19,810 Total

(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $3,534 Develop suppression of enemy air defense technologies.

(U) Conduct experiments on selected integrated air defense assets.

(U) Complete concept design of technology demonstration.

(U) Begin narrowband high power microwave source technology integration.

(U) Continue development of narrowband high power microwave sources and antennas.

(U) $2,004 Develop aircraft self-protection technologies.

(U) Complete high power microwave hardening criteria evaluation for large U.S. aircraft.

(U) Continue development of wideband high power microwave sources and antennas for aircraft self-protection applications.

(U) Initiate hardening requirements on experimental platform.

(U) Conduct experiment to demonstrate protection technologies.

(U) Prepare plan to transition technology to system program offices.

(U) $1,168 Develop command and control warfare technologies.

(U) Finalize wideband source and pulse power designs for command and control warfare applications.

(U) Complete susceptibility effects database on foreign aircraft to high power microwave.

(U) Continue equipment characterization of command and control assets.

(U) Conduct effects experiments of electromagnetic propagation into command and control facilities.

(U) $1,000 Develop laser-induced microwave emissions technology.

(U) Validate the integrated response model of the laser-induced microwave emissions phenomenon.

(U) Complete experiments, begun in FY 1996, on operational systems and develop draft hardening specifications.

(U) Complete feasibility experiments and analyze results for various applications.

(U) $500 Develop active denial technology.

(U) Begin application concept studies for next-generation technology.

(U $ 1,755 Develop high power microwave space control technologies.

(U) Continue application concept studies.

(U) Perform subsystem susceptibility experiments.

(U) Perform subsystem and system modeling and assessments.

(U) $9,961 Total

(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands) :

FY 1995 FY 1996 FY 1997 Total
Cost

(U) Previous President's Budget 20,852 10,728 10,781 Cont

(U) Current Budget Submit 19,411 19,810 9,961 Cont

(U) Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: Vertical reductions to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology Program. Congress added $10 million in FY 1995 and FY 1996 for excimer laser-related technologies.

Schedule: Not Applicable.

Technical: Not Applicable.

(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary :

(U) Related Activities :

(U) PE 0602202F, Human Systems Technology.

(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.

(U) PE 0602120A, Electronic Survivability and Fuzing Technology.

(U) PE 0602111N, Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare Technology.

(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.

(U) D. Schedule Profile : Not Applicable.

COST ($ In Thousands) FY 1995 Actual FY 1996 Estimate FY 1997 Estimate FY 1998 Estimate FY 1999 Estimate FY 2000 Estimate FY 2001 Estimate Cost to Complete Total Cost

3647 High Energy Laser Technology 30,123 25,793 25,199 23,280 19,968 17,520 17,762 Continuing Continuing

(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification : This project provides for the development, demonstration, and detailed assessment of technology needed for high energy laser weapons. Near-term focus is on ground-based and airborne high energy laser missions, although the technology developed for this project is directly applicable to most high energy laser applications. Critical technologies demonstrated include: scaleable laser devices, with near-term emphasis on the Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser (COIL); optical components; and laser beam control to efficiently compensate and propagate laser radiation through the atmosphere to a target. Detailed computational models to establish high energy laser weapon effectiveness and satellite and missile vulnerability will be developed. Correcting the laser beam for distortions induced by propagation through the turbulent atmosphere is the key technology in most high energy laser applications. The beam control technology developed in this project has a significant benefit to the astronomy community.

(U) FY 1995 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $3,116 Develop and demonstrate high energy laser components for potential weapon applications.

(U) Demonstrated optimized rotating-disk oxygen generator for a COIL device, achieving better than 50% increase in laser power from a given size laser hardware.

(U) Demonstrated lasing with advanced spray oxygen generator concept, completing initial evaluation of key performance parameters.

(U) Demonstrated efficient COIL operation at increased cavity pressure (twice the standard pressure) on a moderate-scale COIL device, indicating the feasibility of significantly reducing pressure recovery hardware requirements for high energy COIL devices.

(U) $15,797 Perform atmospheric compensation/beam control experiments from ground-based platforms.

(U) Completed first-generation adaptive optics for the 3.5 meter telescope at Starfire Optical Range (SOR).

(U) Established feasibility of tilt anisoplanatism compensation through field observation of binary stars with atmospheric compensation and post-test data processing, increasing confidence to meet laser pointing stabilization requirements for long-range laser engagements.

(U) Completed upgrade of SOR one meter beam director to support satellite illumination for planned active tracking and active imaging experiments. Demonstrated ability to routinely illuminate low-earth orbit satellites.

(U) Demonstrated high-bandwidth atmospheric compensation during daytime on SOR 1.5 meter telescope, using bright stars.

(U) Integrated improved tracker and multiple-beam illuminator into existing ground-based hardware to evaluate the performance of integrated tracking/atmospheric compensation, simulating the high altitude, horizontal propagation path for theater missile defense scenarios.

(U) $2,368 Develop and demonstrate active imaging technology to support ground-based laser beam control for target verification, aimpoint designation, and damage assessment.

(U) Completed hardware fabrication and integration of an active imaging receiver, to be used in field testing with an existing active imaging illuminator laser during FY 1996.

(U) $7,142 Perform atmospheric measurements and characterization of the high energy laser beam propagation environment from ground and airborne platforms.

(U) Completed high altitude airborne flights to obtain optical measurements of atmospheric turbulence along long horizontal propagation paths.

(U) $1,700 Perform vulnerability assessments for potential high energy laser targets.

(U) Completed ground tests against full-scale theater missile targets.

(U) Completed technical report documentation on analytical assessment results on first six priority satellite targets.

(U) Incorporated uncertainty methodology into satellite vulnerability assessment process.

(U) Completed three new satellite models and vulnerability assessments.

(U) Completed vulnerability analysis on two satellite optical systems.

(U) $30,123 Total

(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $4,060 Develop and demonstrate high energy laser device components for potential weapon applications.

(U) Complete advanced diagnostics development and conduct diagnostic Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser (COIL) testing to quantitatively determine the excited oxygen generator yield, water pressure, and laser cavity gas temperature for optimum performance.

(U) Evaluate COIL diagnostic data to improve understanding of current COIL device performance and identify areas for further development to improve performance.

(U) Begin development of hardware to demonstrate efficient wavelength-shifting with a COIL device, to establish the technology base for COIL-based illuminator laser for active tracking.

(U) $1,713 Perform vulnerability assessments for potential high energy laser targets.

(U) Conduct laser vulnerability experiments on satellite subsystems.

(U) Begin detailed vulnerability analysis on satellite optical payload systems.

(U) Begin detailed satellite vulnerability assessments using newly incorporated uncertainty method.

(U) Assess the potential of near-term laser countermeasures on satellites.

(U) $1,434 Perform atmospheric measurements and characterization of the high energy laser beam propagation environment from ground and airborne platforms.

(U) Complete analysis and evaluation of optical measurements collected in high altitude airborne flights during FY 1995.

(U) $2,124 Develop and demonstrate active imaging technology to support ground-based laser beam control for target verification, aimpoint designation, and damage assessment.

(U) Demonstrate feasibility and performance of promising active imaging concepts, using the active imaging receiver developed during FY 1995, coupled to the 3.5 meter telescope at the Starfire Optical Range.

(U) $16,462 Perform atmospheric compensation/beam control experiments from ground-based platforms to support applications ranging from weaponization to space object identification.

(U) Complete development and integration of one kilowatt track illuminator laser with the one meter beam director at Starfire Optical Range.

(U) Demonstrate real-time compensation for tilt anisoplanatism on 1.5 meter telescope, establishing ability to meet laser pointing stabilization requirements for long-range laser engagements.

(U) Conduct initial atmospheric compensation experiments with first-generation adaptive optics on 3.5 meter telescope.

(U) Begin active tracking experiments with both 1.5 meter and 3.5 meter telescopes, using 1 kilowatt illuminator laser.

(U) Evaluate synergistic effects between atmospheric compensation and active tracking of satellite targets.

(U) Begin development of 200 watt, sodium-wavelength laser, to be used as a high altitude laser beacon for full-scale compensation of the 3.5 meter telescope.

(U) Complete integrated active tracking/atmospheric compensation experiments in static ground testing simulating the high-altitude, horizontal propagation path for theater missile defense scenarios.

(U) Conduct active tracking experiments against boosting missiles at White Sands Missile Range, reproducing realistic target phenomenology for the theater missile defense scenario.

(U) $25,793 Total

(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands) :

(U) $3,006 Develop and demonstrate high energy laser components for potential weapon applications.

(U) Demonstrate a 10-20% additional improvement in Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser (COIL) performance, based on advanced concepts developed from diagnostic testing and evaluation during FY 1996.

(U) Demonstrate a pulsed, multi-kilowatt COIL device with good beam quality, suitable for high efficiency wavelength-shifting for illuminator applications.

(U) $1,829 Perform vulnerability assessments for potential high energy laser targets.

(U) Continue to conduct laser vulnerability experiments on satellite subsystems.

(U) Continue to perform detailed vulnerability analysis on satellite optical payload systems.

(U) Continue detailed satellite vulnerability assessments on satellites using newly incorporated uncertainty methodology.

(U) Continue assessing the potential of near-term laser countermeasures on satellites.

(U) $20,364 Perform atmospheric compensation/beam control experiments from ground-based platforms to support applications ranging from weaponization to space object identification.

(U) Complete development and install a 200 watt sodium wavelength laser to support full-scale beacon sensing for 3.5 meter telescope.

(U) Continue satellite active tracking experiments, to evaluate synergistic effects with atmospheric compensation. Investigate phenomena resulting from satellite target illumination for various targets and engagements. Demonstrate 24-hour satellite tracking capability.

(U) Integrate tilt anisoplanatism compensation with atmospheric compensation and active tracking capability and demonstrate ability to point a laser beam with sufficient accuracy to maintain a selected aimpoint on a satellite target.

(U) Complete development and installation of next generation adaptive optics for the 3.5 meter telescope.

(U) Complete active tracking experiments with advanced hardware and track algorithms against boosting missiles at White Sands Missile Range, reproducing realistic target phenomenology for the theater missile defense scenario.

(U) $25,199 Total

(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands) :

FY 1995
FY 1996 FY 1997 Total Cost

(U) Previous President's Budget 32,204 26,987 25,550 Cont

(U) Current Budget Submit 30,123 25,793 25,199 Cont

(U) Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: Vertical/horizontal reductions to this project since the previous President's Budget are due to budget constraints and priorities within the Science and Technology Program.

Schedule: Not Applicable.

Technical: Not Applicable.

(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary :

(U) Related Activities :

(U) PE 0602601F, Phillips Laboratory.

(U) PE 0603319F, Airborne Laser Demonstration.

(U) PE 0305910F, Spacetrack.

(U) PE 0603217C, Ballistic Missile Defense, Advanced Development (High Altitude Balloon Experiment).

(U) This project has been coordinated through the Project Reliance process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication.

(U) D. Schedule Profile : Not Applicable.

	COST ($ In Thousands)	FY 1995 Actual	FY 1996 Estimate	FY 1997 Estimate	FY 1998 Estimate	FY 1999 Estimate	FY 2000 Estimate	FY 2001 Estimate	Cost to Complete	Total Cost
	Total Program Element (PE) Cost	87,120	71,603	41,895	40,148	39,798	38,528	40,344	0	Continuing
3150	Advanced Optics Technology	28,646	18,360	2,038	2,679	2,751	2,737	2,887	0	Continuing
3151	High Power Semiconductor Laser Technology	8,940	7,640	4,697	4,229	6,852	8,182	9,365	Continuing	Continuing
3152	High Power Microwave Technology	19,411	19,810	9,961	9,960	10,227	10,089	10,330	Continuing	Continuing
3647	High Energy Laser Technology	30,123	25,793	25,199	23,280	19,968	17,520	17,762	Continuing	Continuing

	FY 1995	FY 1996	FY 1997	Total Cost
(U) Previous President's Budget	93,590	47,919	46,624	Cont
(U) Appropriated Value	96,500	74,919
(U) Adjustments to Appropriated Value
a. Congressional/General Reductions	-5,472	-2,016
b. SBIR	-1,778	-1,300
c. Omnibus/Other Above Threshold Reprogrammings
d. Below Threshold Reprogrammings	-2,130
(U) Current Budget Submit	87,120	71,603	41,895	Cont

(U) $437	Develop and demonstrate advanced optical imaging technologies that support applications such as space object imaging.
	(U) Produced first high resolution satellite images on 3.5 meter telescope using speckle image sensing and reconstruction.
	(U) Conducted initial field tests on 3.5 meter telescope of daylight space object imaging concepts using adaptive optics for atmospheric compensation.
(U) $1,083	Develop and implement techniques to exploit optical images of satellites to support space object imaging identification/mission payload assessment applications.
	(U) Delivered first-generation workstation for optical image exploitation to U.S. Space Command Combined Intelligence Center.
(U) $1,812	Develop nonlinear optics technologies.
	(U) Demonstrated feasibility of using nonlinear optics concepts for a sodium-wavelength laser at a ten watt power level, providing a laser source option for atmospheric compensation using a laser beacon and adaptive optics.
(U) $453	Perform upgrades/demonstrations at the Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI, and the Malabar, FL, optical sites.
	(U) Completed statistical analysis to establish sky coverage advantages of networking remote optical sites to support space object identification applications.
(U) $9,208	Develop excimer-based active imaging technology.
	(U) Completed illuminator laser development.
	(U) Completed design and fabrication of the active imaging receiver and tracker.




(U) $15,653	Develop the laser imaging, detection, and ranging (LIDAR) field demonstration.
	(U) Completed design, fabrication, and delivery of full-scale laser source.
	(U) Conducted initial demonstrations of laser ranging and imaging for low earth orbit satellites at the Air Force Maui Optical Station.
	(U) Completed modifications to laser system to incorporate wavelength agility in support of remote sensing applications.
(U) $28,646	Total

(U) $1,422	Develop and demonstrate advanced optical imaging technologies that support applications such as space object imaging.
	(U) Demonstrate daylight satellite imaging concepts using adaptive optics for atmospheric compensation.
	(U) Demonstrate advanced electro-optical exploitation software tool.
(U) $491	Develop nonlinear optics technologies for non-mechanical corrections in optical imaging.
	(U) Design breadboard model of an ultra-high resolution, lightweight imaging satellite subsystem using nonlinear optics to compensate for deformations in a large diameter, deployable primary mirror.
(U) $88	Perform upgrades/demonstrations at Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI.
	(U) Evaluate the potential of laser imaging, detection, and ranging (LIDAR) technology as a permanent addition to the Maui capabilities for space object surveillance and identification.
(U) $9,623	Develop excimer-based active imaging technology.
	(U) Complete delivery and installation of laser illuminator.
	(U) Complete active imaging receiver and tracker integration with the 3.5 meter telescope at Starfire Optical Range.
	(U) Conduct initial active imaging field tests and demonstrations.
	(U) Evaluate feasibility of active imaging techniques for long-range imaging applications.
(U) $6,736	Develop the LIDAR field demonstration.
	(U) Complete installation of the complete LIDAR system at the Air Force Maui Optical Station.
	(U) Conduct full-scale LIDAR demonstrations against low-earth orbit satellites.
(U) $18,360	Total

(U) $751	Develop and demonstrate advanced optical imaging technologies that support applications such as space object imaging.
	(U) Transition technology for daytime imaging of low-earth orbit satellites to the 3.67 meter telescope at the Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI.
(U) $404	Develop nonlinear optics technologies for non-mechanical corrections in optical imaging.
	(U) Construct, characterize, and demonstrate a laboratory breadboard model of the primary mirror and compensation system for an ultra-high resolution, lightweight imaging satellite concept which uses nonlinear optics to compensate for deformations in a large diameter, deployable primary mirror.
(U) $777	Develop and demonstrate very long-range optical imaging technologies for increased resolution and data fusion to support missions such as space object identification.
	(U) Begin development of field hardware to demonstrate feasibility of long-range optical imaging for space object identification/mission payload assessment out to geosynchronous altitudes.
(U) $106	Perform upgrades/demonstrations at the Air Force Maui Optical Site, HI, optical site.
	(U) Begin integration of newly-completed 3.67 meter telescope at Maui into site control systems to allow routine use as a new contributing sensor for the Space Surveillance Network.
(U) $2,038	Total

(U) $2,158	Develop laser diodes for improved performance/higher power in near-term applications such as illumination, designation, and communication and for incorporation into laser diode array architectures.
	(U) Demonstrated nine watts continuous wave power with good beam quality from a single broad-area diode laser.
	(U) Completed development and demonstrated 500-watt diode-pumped, solid-state laser breadboard for active tracking illumination.
(U) $2,943	Develop coherent laser diode arrays for improved performance/higher power in applications requiring high power levels.
	(U) Demonstrated a suitable array architecture that can be scaled to the 50-100 watt power level by FY 1996.
(U) $3,344	Develop high power laser diodes and diode arrays at alternate wavelengths that will be transitioned to many military applications such as eye-safe optical systems and infrared countermeasures.
	(U) Demonstrated two watt continuous wave laser diode output power at 2.1 microns wavelength at room temperature.
	(U) Demonstrated two watts peak output power from an optically pumped semiconductor structure at four microns wavelength.
(U) $495	Investigate applications for these advanced semiconductor laser diodes and diode arrays.
	(U) Transitioned a rifle-mounted visible diode laser illuminator (Saber 203) to the U.S. Army for pre-production development.
	(U) Transitioned the Field Medical Laser System and Medical (Med) Pen to an industry partner for commercialization.
(U) $8,940	Total

(U) $2,563	Develop laser diodes for improved performance/higher power in near-term applications such as illumination, designation, and communication and for incorporation into laser diode array architectures.
	(U) Demonstrate three watts of continuous output power from a single mode fiber.
	(U) Demonstrate semiconductor laser devices that will have the potential to be modulated and scaled to higher powers, with payoff to optical communications applications.
(U) $2,463	Develop coherent laser diode arrays for improved performance/higher power in applications requiring high power levels.
	(U) Demonstrate 50 watts continuous power from a phased array of diode lasers.
	(U) Demonstrate the ruggedness and reliability of a high power system with a one cubic foot laser head.
(U) $1,985	Develop high power laser diodes and diode arrays at alternate wavelengths that will be transitioned to many military applications such as eye-safe optical systems and infrared countermeasures.
	(U) Demonstrate lasing of 100 milliwatt electrically-pumped laser diode at a four micron wavelength.
	(U) Demonstrate lasing of a one watt electrically-pumped laser diode at a wavelength of 3.3 microns.
(U) $629	Investigate applications for these advanced semiconductor laser diodes and diode arrays.
	(U) Transition Pocket Laser Communicator to an industry partner for commercialization.
	(U) Continue transition of semiconductor laser technology to multiple users for illumination/designation field applications.
(U) $7,640	Total

(U) $2,526	Develop laser diodes for improved performance/higher power in near-term applications such as illumination, designation, and communication and for incorporation into laser diode array architectures.
	(U) Demonstrate five watts of continuous power from a single mode fiber.
	(U) Demonstrate devices that will have the potential to be modulated and scaled to high powers.
(U) $2,171	Develop coherent laser diode arrays for improved performance/higher power in applications requiring high power levels.
	(U) Demonstrate 75 watts of continuous power from a phased array of diode lasers.
	(U) Demonstrate the scalability of a one cubic foot laser head to 200 watts continuous wave output power.
	(U) Demonstrate lasing of a five watt average power laser diode at 2.1 microns wavelength.
(U) $4,697	Total

(U) $1,439	Develop generic high power microwave technology.
	(U) Continued to develop narrowband and wideband high power microwave sources and antennas for various applications.
(U) $428	Evaluate the susceptibility of representative military hardware and software to high power microwave effects.
	(U) Completed aircraft shelter high power microwave penetration effects.
	(U) Completed ultra-wideband F-16 high power microwave effects.
	(U) Characterized susceptibility of current-generation jet engine control systems.
	(U) Transitioned frequency mode-stir techniques to aircraft and automobile industry that reduce the time for susceptibility tests by 90%.
(U) $2,160	Develop suppression of enemy air defense technologies.
	(U) Began weapons application experiment design.
	(U) Downselected high power microwave narrowband source.
	(U) Conducted experiments on selected integrated air defense assets.
(U) $3,523	Develop aircraft self-protection technologies.
	(U) Developed detailed weapons application design.
	(U) Designed an experimental proof-of-concept.
(U) $1,540	Develop active denial technology.
	(U) Completed development of X-band hardware for active denial technology demonstration.
(U) $1,113	Develop command and control warfare and space control technologies.
	(U) Began development of wideband submunition concept for disruption in the command and control warfare mission.
	(U) Explored ultra-wideband high power microwave weapon concept for electronics damage.
	(U) Continued development of communications equipment effects database and began database on aircraft maintenance and avionics equipment.
(U) $9,208	Develop the laser-induced microwave emissions related technologies including excimer laser technology.
	(U) Performed laser-induced microwave emissions experiments on simulated systems.
	(U) Developed short pulse source for laser-induced microwave emissions.
(U) $19,411	Total

(U) $1,951	Develop generic high power microwave technology.
	(U) Continue development of narrowband and wideband high power microwave sources and antennas.
(U) $500	Evaluate the susceptibility of representative military hardware and software to high power microwave effects.
	(U) Conduct effects studies of electromagnetic propagation into facilities.
	(U) Complete database on various ground and flightline maintenance equipment.
	(U) Complete susceptibility report for large U.S. aircraft and begin hardening criteria development.
	(U) Complete experiments to determine coupling of high power microwave energy into hangers.
(U) $1,615	Develop suppression of enemy air defense technologies.
	(U) Conduct low power coupling and high power damage experiments on selected integrated air defense assets.
	(U) Refine system parameter requirements and perform go/no go decision for one concept.
(U) $2,000	Develop aircraft self-protection technologies.
	(U) Develop host aircraft hardening criteria.
	(U) Downselect high power microwave wideband source and begin source/antenna design integration.
	(U) Design source evaluation experiment.
	(U) Continue susceptibility testing and dynamic simulations of guided missiles.
(U) $11,070	Develop the laser-induced microwave emissions related technologies including excimer laser technology.
	(U) Develop an integrated response model of the laser-induced microwave emissions phenomenon. An end-to-end code will be developed for trade-off analyses.
	(U) Conduct laboratory and field experiments on operational systems to quantify effects and compare with models and predictions.
	(U) Develop conceptual designs that will satisfy military mission requirements. Construct critical hardware and conduct feasibility experiments of laser-induced microwave emissions applications.
	(U) Quantify the physical mechanisms associated with this technology such as coupling mechanisms..
(U) $1,722	Develop command and control warfare technologies.
	(U) Continue development of compact wideband sources and antennas for both damage and disruption missions.
	(U) Perform limited in situ experiments on command/control/communications equipment in building/facilities.
	(U) Extend materials studies to in situ effects applications.
(U) $952	Develop high power microwave space control technologies.
	(U) Initiate application concept studies.
	(U) Continue vulnerability testing of various satellite receivers and provide data to developers.
(U) $19,810	Total

(U) $3,534	Develop suppression of enemy air defense technologies.
	(U) Conduct experiments on selected integrated air defense assets.
	(U) Complete concept design of technology demonstration.
	(U) Begin narrowband high power microwave source technology integration.
	(U) Continue development of narrowband high power microwave sources and antennas.
(U) $2,004	Develop aircraft self-protection technologies.
	(U) Complete high power microwave hardening criteria evaluation for large U.S. aircraft.
	(U) Continue development of wideband high power microwave sources and antennas for aircraft self-protection applications.
	(U) Initiate hardening requirements on experimental platform.
	(U) Conduct experiment to demonstrate protection technologies.
	(U) Prepare plan to transition technology to system program offices.
(U) $1,168	Develop command and control warfare technologies.
	(U) Finalize wideband source and pulse power designs for command and control warfare applications.
	(U) Complete susceptibility effects database on foreign aircraft to high power microwave.
	(U) Continue equipment characterization of command and control assets.
	(U) Conduct effects experiments of electromagnetic propagation into command and control facilities.
(U) $1,000	Develop laser-induced microwave emissions technology.
	(U) Validate the integrated response model of the laser-induced microwave emissions phenomenon.
	(U) Complete experiments, begun in FY 1996, on operational systems and develop draft hardening specifications.
	(U) Complete feasibility experiments and analyze results for various applications.
(U) $500	Develop active denial technology.
	(U) Begin application concept studies for next-generation technology.
(U $ 1,755	Develop high power microwave space control technologies.
	(U) Continue application concept studies.
	(U) Perform subsystem susceptibility experiments.
	(U) Perform subsystem and system modeling and assessments.
(U) $9,961	Total

(U) $3,116	Develop and demonstrate high energy laser components for potential weapon applications.
	(U) Demonstrated optimized rotating-disk oxygen generator for a COIL device, achieving better than 50% increase in laser power from a given size laser hardware.
	(U) Demonstrated lasing with advanced spray oxygen generator concept, completing initial evaluation of key performance parameters.
	(U) Demonstrated efficient COIL operation at increased cavity pressure (twice the standard pressure) on a moderate-scale COIL device, indicating the feasibility of significantly reducing pressure recovery hardware requirements for high energy COIL devices.
(U) $15,797	Perform atmospheric compensation/beam control experiments from ground-based platforms.
	(U) Completed first-generation adaptive optics for the 3.5 meter telescope at Starfire Optical Range (SOR).
	(U) Established feasibility of tilt anisoplanatism compensation through field observation of binary stars with atmospheric compensation and post-test data processing, increasing confidence to meet laser pointing stabilization requirements for long-range laser engagements.
	(U) Completed upgrade of SOR one meter beam director to support satellite illumination for planned active tracking and active imaging experiments. Demonstrated ability to routinely illuminate low-earth orbit satellites.
	(U) Demonstrated high-bandwidth atmospheric compensation during daytime on SOR 1.5 meter telescope, using bright stars.
	(U) Integrated improved tracker and multiple-beam illuminator into existing ground-based hardware to evaluate the performance of integrated tracking/atmospheric compensation, simulating the high altitude, horizontal propagation path for theater missile defense scenarios.


(U) $2,368	Develop and demonstrate active imaging technology to support ground-based laser beam control for target verification, aimpoint designation, and damage assessment.
	(U) Completed hardware fabrication and integration of an active imaging receiver, to be used in field testing with an existing active imaging illuminator laser during FY 1996.
(U) $7,142	Perform atmospheric measurements and characterization of the high energy laser beam propagation environment from ground and airborne platforms.
	(U) Completed high altitude airborne flights to obtain optical measurements of atmospheric turbulence along long horizontal propagation paths.
(U) $1,700	Perform vulnerability assessments for potential high energy laser targets.
	(U) Completed ground tests against full-scale theater missile targets.
	(U) Completed technical report documentation on analytical assessment results on first six priority satellite targets.
	(U) Incorporated uncertainty methodology into satellite vulnerability assessment process.
	(U) Completed three new satellite models and vulnerability assessments.
	(U) Completed vulnerability analysis on two satellite optical systems.
(U) $30,123	Total

(U) $4,060	Develop and demonstrate high energy laser device components for potential weapon applications.
	(U) Complete advanced diagnostics development and conduct diagnostic Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser (COIL) testing to quantitatively determine the excited oxygen generator yield, water pressure, and laser cavity gas temperature for optimum performance.
	(U) Evaluate COIL diagnostic data to improve understanding of current COIL device performance and identify areas for further development to improve performance.
	(U) Begin development of hardware to demonstrate efficient wavelength-shifting with a COIL device, to establish the technology base for COIL-based illuminator laser for active tracking.
(U) $1,713	Perform vulnerability assessments for potential high energy laser targets.
	(U) Conduct laser vulnerability experiments on satellite subsystems.
	(U) Begin detailed vulnerability analysis on satellite optical payload systems.
	(U) Begin detailed satellite vulnerability assessments using newly incorporated uncertainty method.
	(U) Assess the potential of near-term laser countermeasures on satellites.



(U) $1,434	Perform atmospheric measurements and characterization of the high energy laser beam propagation environment from ground and airborne platforms.
	(U) Complete analysis and evaluation of optical measurements collected in high altitude airborne flights during FY 1995.
(U) $2,124	Develop and demonstrate active imaging technology to support ground-based laser beam control for target verification, aimpoint designation, and damage assessment.
	(U) Demonstrate feasibility and performance of promising active imaging concepts, using the active imaging receiver developed during FY 1995, coupled to the 3.5 meter telescope at the Starfire Optical Range.
(U) $16,462	Perform atmospheric compensation/beam control experiments from ground-based platforms to support applications ranging from weaponization to space object identification.
	(U) Complete development and integration of one kilowatt track illuminator laser with the one meter beam director at Starfire Optical Range.
	(U) Demonstrate real-time compensation for tilt anisoplanatism on 1.5 meter telescope, establishing ability to meet laser pointing stabilization requirements for long-range laser engagements.
	(U) Conduct initial atmospheric compensation experiments with first-generation adaptive optics on 3.5 meter telescope.
	(U) Begin active tracking experiments with both 1.5 meter and 3.5 meter telescopes, using 1 kilowatt illuminator laser.
	(U) Evaluate synergistic effects between atmospheric compensation and active tracking of satellite targets.
	(U) Begin development of 200 watt, sodium-wavelength laser, to be used as a high altitude laser beacon for full-scale compensation of the 3.5 meter telescope.
	(U) Complete integrated active tracking/atmospheric compensation experiments in static ground testing simulating the high-altitude, horizontal propagation path for theater missile defense scenarios.
	(U) Conduct active tracking experiments against boosting missiles at White Sands Missile Range, reproducing realistic target phenomenology for the theater missile defense scenario.
(U) $25,793	Total

(U) $3,006	Develop and demonstrate high energy laser components for potential weapon applications.
	(U) Demonstrate a 10-20% additional improvement in Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser (COIL) performance, based on advanced concepts developed from diagnostic testing and evaluation during FY 1996.
	(U) Demonstrate a pulsed, multi-kilowatt COIL device with good beam quality, suitable for high efficiency wavelength-shifting for illuminator applications.
(U) $1,829	Perform vulnerability assessments for potential high energy laser targets.
	(U) Continue to conduct laser vulnerability experiments on satellite subsystems.
	(U) Continue to perform detailed vulnerability analysis on satellite optical payload systems.
	(U) Continue detailed satellite vulnerability assessments on satellites using newly incorporated uncertainty methodology.
	(U) Continue assessing the potential of near-term laser countermeasures on satellites.
(U) $20,364	Perform atmospheric compensation/beam control experiments from ground-based platforms to support applications ranging from weaponization to space object identification.
	(U) Complete development and install a 200 watt sodium wavelength laser to support full-scale beacon sensing for 3.5 meter telescope.
	(U) Continue satellite active tracking experiments, to evaluate synergistic effects with atmospheric compensation. Investigate phenomena resulting from satellite target illumination for various targets and engagements. Demonstrate 24-hour satellite tracking capability.
	(U) Integrate tilt anisoplanatism compensation with atmospheric compensation and active tracking capability and demonstrate ability to point a laser beam with sufficient accuracy to maintain a selected aimpoint on a satellite target.
	(U) Complete development and installation of next generation adaptive optics for the 3.5 meter telescope.
	(U) Complete active tracking experiments with advanced hardware and track algorithms against boosting missiles at White Sands Missile Range, reproducing realistic target phenomenology for the theater missile defense scenario.
(U) $25,199	Total