| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2011.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N112-140 |
| Topic Title: |
Atmospheric Mitigation for Naval High Energy Laser Propagation |
| Proposal No.: |
N112-140-0721 |
| Firm: |
MZA Associates Corporation
2021 Girard Blvd. SE
Suite 150
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106-3140 |
| Contact: |
Boris Venet |
| Phone: |
(505) 245-9970 |
| Web Site: |
http://mza.com |
| Abstract: |
We propose a comprehensive numerical-simulation study of several techniques that promise to reduce the impact of thermal blooming on the energy deposition that is achievable with a high-energy laser in a near-sea-level maritime environment. |
| Benefits: |
Benefits to the Navy: increased effectivenes or reduced power requirements for proposed high-energy laser weapons.
Potential commercial benefits: application of some of the smae techniques to improved laser communications performance. |