Naval Air Warfare & Weapons (CODE 35)
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Naval Air Warfare & Weapons (CODE 35) Dr. Thomas Beutner Department Head
Electromagnetic Railgun Mr. Roger Ellis Electromagnetic Railgun Program Officer
Solid State Laser Mr. Peter Morrison Solid State Laser Program Officer 3 February 2015
Code 35: Naval Air Warfare & Weapons S&T Dept.
Office of Research
(03R)
Office of Technology
(03T)
Code 32
Ocean Battlespace
Sensing
Code 34
Warfighter Performance
Code 35
Naval Air Warfare
& Weapons
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C4ISR
Code 33
Sea Warfare & Weapons
NRL N84M
ONRG
ACNR AVCNR
BIZOPS
Chief of Naval Research
Executive Director
Vice Chief of Naval Research
PMR -51 Comptroller
Code 30
Expeditionary Warfare & Combating Terrorism
Code 35
Naval Air Warfare
& Weapons
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Code 35’s Mission
Support the Navy's power projection needs, fostering the technology development of naval aircraft, structures, propulsion, autonomy, energetics, directed energy and electric weapons.
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www.onr.navy.mil
Code 35’s Naval S&T Strategy Focus Areas
• Assure Access to Maritime Battlespace
• Autonomy & Unmanned Systems • Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare
• Expeditionary & Irregular Warfare
• Information Dominance - Cyber
• Platform Design & Survivability
• Power & Energy
• Power Projection & Integrated Defense • Warfighter Performance
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Autonomy & Unmanned Systems
STRATEGIC DRIVERS: • Proliferation of inexpensive
lethal threats • Rapid advances in adversaries’ technologies • Cost of current manned systems
OBJECTIVES: • Human/Unmanned Systems Collaboration • Perception and Intelligent Decision Making • Scalable and Robust Distributed Collaboration • Intelligence Enablers and Architectures • Novel Platforms & Integration
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Power Projection & Integrated Defense
STRATEGIC DRIVERS: • Adversaries’ asymmetric capabilities • Need for survivable, scalable,
cost effective weapons • Reducing risk
OBJECTIVES: • Future Naval Fires • Integrated Layered Defense Across the
Entire Detect-to-Engage Continuum • Time-Critical Precision Strike • Extended Threat Neutralization Capabilities
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Code 35 Programs
Discovery & Invention: • Sea-Based Aviation National Naval Responsibility (SBA NNR)
– Aircraft Technology, Structures and Materials, Propulsion • Science of Autonomy • Advanced Energetics • Hypersonics • Counter Directed Energy Weapons
Leap Ahead Innovations: • Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System INP (AACUS) • Electromagnetic Railgun (EMRG) • Solid State Laser • Tern (Joint ONR & DARPA program)
Technology Maturation: • Variable Cycle Advanced Technology (VCAT) • Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) • Various Future Naval Capability (FNC) programs
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Sea-Based Aviation
Address Sea-Based Aviation National Naval Responsibility (SBA NNR): S&T unique to or heavily driven by Naval Aviation ops & environment
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Autonomy & Unmanned Systems
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Safe, robust, and scalable unmanned system operations with greatly reduced need for human intervention while also supporting effective collaboration with the warfighter
Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Autonomy
Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System – Innovative Naval Prototype
Develop a compact, low cost sensor suite and software package that can be integrated into manned / unmanned rotary-wing aircraft for rapid resupply of distributed forces as an alternative to convoys, manned aircraft and air drops in all-weather, possibly hostile conditions
Supervisor
Power Projection & Integrated Defense
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Variable Cycle Advanced Technology (VCAT)
Identify and mature critical, relevant variable/adaptive cycle propulsion system technologies for the future carrier-based TACAIR/ISR systems
High Density Reactive Material Fragments
Provide Naval power projection with safe, cost-effective ordnance with precision and adaptable effects
Advanced Energetics
Code 35 Points of Contact
Naval Air Warfare and Weapons Department Head: Dr. Thomas Beutner Naval Air Warfare and Weapons Military Deputy: CDR Marcus Lopez
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Research to Railgun
Mr. Roger Ellis EM Railgun INP PM [email protected]
Lorentz Force = Current (J) X Magnetic Field (B) or Lorentz Force =1/2 Inductance Gradient (L’) * Current (I)^2
How Railgun Works Operating Principle
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First US Navy Railgun Projectile Demo’s @ Kirkcudbright, Scotland 2003
Reinforced Concrete Wall Demonstration
Railgun
PFN
Aerodynamic Projectile Demonstration
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ONR EM Railgun INP Phase I
Milestones
Launcher Bore Life Development
Advanced Containment Development
Pulsed Power System Development Integrated Launch Package Development
FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Program Initiation August 2005
Initial 8MJ Test Capability
World Record Launch 10MJ
Initial 16MJ Test Capability
S&T Go No-Go Decision Point
32 MJ Launcher 100 Shot Bore Life Demo
Prototype Demo
EMLF Test Facility NSWCDD
BAE
General Atomics
3 Concept Designs De
mo
Selec
tions
32MJ Lab Gun Bore Life Development
Technology Development and Preliminary Design Detail Design Fabrication
For Launcher Testing 100MJ Capacitor Bank
General Atomics Rep Rate Capacitor Test Bed
Pulsed Power Recommendation
Alternative Studies
Concept Trades
Boeing Draper Government
Projectile Baseline Design & Critical Component Development
Integrated Launch Package (ILP) Demos
Unitary Lethality Demo
Dispense Demo
Critical Component Demos
Baseline Design
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• Compact pulsed power systems and power electronics • Repetitive rate switches and control technologies • System interfaces between high-power loads and
platform power distribution
Research Supporting Development
Multiple Disciplines
Launcher Projectile
• High-conductivity, high-strength, low-density conductors • High-speed, high-current metal-on-metal sliding
electrical contact • Advanced thermal management techniques for long
slender metal rail structures
• High-acceleration tolerant electronic components and structural materials
• Extended service life for materials and components in harsh environment
• Aerothermal protection systems for flight vehicles
Pulse Forming Network (PFN)
• Compact pulsed power systems and power electronics
• Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Physics • Aerodynamics • Materials Science
Actively Cooled Rep-Rate Pulsed Power Module
32MJ Muzzle Energy Milestone Achieved in Lab Launcher
Pellet Dispense Demo Advanced Composite Prototypes
Pulsed Power in Test Facility - Dahlgren
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• Advanced Modeling & Simulation
• Mathematics & Statistics
Industry Launcher Prototypes
Tactical prototypes built and strength tested at 20 & 32MJ parameters DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release
Railgun Progress
• Launch energy increased 5x to 33MJ • Increased barrel life from 10’s of shots 100’s of shots • Path to extended barrel life • Tactical prototypes built and strength tested • Lethality mechanics validated • Pulsed power 2x system size reduction and thermal mgmt • Ship integration feasibility established • Rep-rate capability & Hyper Velocity Projectile in progress
HVP Pellet Dispense BAE’s Prototype
GA’s Prototype
Actively Cooled Rep-Rate Pulsed Power Module Pulsed Power - Dahlgren
Lab Launcher - Dahlgren
Rep-Rate Launcher Design
Containerized Power Design
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Rep-Rate Barrel Design
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BAE Advanced Composite Launcher
Tracking Sensor
Weapon System Elements
Railgun Barrel
Pulsed Power System (PPS)
Hyper Velocity Projectile (HVP)
GPS
Uplink
Fire Control System (FCS)
5-inch Gun
Battery Energy Storage
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Railgun Mount
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ONR Railgun INP Focus Phase II (FY12-17)
Design Parameters:
• 32MJ muzzle energy
• Tactical firing rate
• 1.3 J/cc pulsed power energy density
Bore Life Development •Rail and insulator life technology
•Thermal control for rep-rate operation
•Use of Lab Launchers for rapid risk reduction towards tactical components
Rep-Rate Composite Launcher (RCL) •Develop & demonstrate manufacturing methods
for tactical solution •Autoloader and active cooling to support rep-
rate operation • Incorporates bore life development solutions
from lab
Energy Storage Modules (ESM) •Batteries & charging power with safety,
active cooling, & energy density required for platform integration
•Integrate into sea-van similar to shipboard space requirements
Pulse Forming Network (PFN)
•Modular / reconfigurable for platform integration
•Energy density required for shipboard
•Active cooling to support rep-rate operation
PFN Module
Rep-Rate Lab Launcher (RRLL)
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DOD Collaborative Effort
ONR S&T Development • Barrel Technology • Power and Energy Storage • Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) • Rep-Rate Power & Barrel Demo’s 2017
OSD • Railgun Mount • Sensor and Fire Control • Land Based Demo’s 2016 &2019
NAVSEA • Navy Commonality • Platform Integration • Sea-Based Demo’s 2016 & 2019
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HVP Technologies Packaging
Thermal Protect Adv. Energetics
High-G Electronics
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Recent Testing
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EM Railgun Points of Contact
EM Railgun INP PM: Mr. Roger Ellis Hyper Velocity Projectile PM: Mr. Adam Jones Land Based Railgun Experiment PM: Dr. Elizabeth D’Andrea Railgun Ship Integration and Test APM: CDR Jason Fox
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Solid State Lasers “Weapon of the future, In Operation - Today.” Mr. Peter A. Morrison Program Officer, ONR 352
Solid State Laser Program
Code 35
Naval Air Warfare
& Weapons.
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Dahlgren Crane Port Hueneme Carderock
PMS405 Directed Energy and Electric Weapon Systems (DE&EWS) PMS320 The Electric Ships Office
China Lake Systems Center Pacific (SSC PAC)
NRL Anacostia NRL Monterey
ONR 32
Atmospheric Analysis & Predictive Capabilities
OSD HEL JTO
Solid State Laser Weapons Overview
Strategic Drivers: • Rapid advances in technologies • Proliferation of inexpensive & asymmetric threats – e.g.
drones, small boats, and watercraft • Comparative cost of kinetic weapons against low-cost
asymmetric threats
Objectives: • Variable Effects - Lethal to Non-lethal Effects
– Platform Defeat – Sensor Dazzling/Jamming/Defeat
• Complementary to KE weapons • Near real-time engagement with reduced cost • Near limitless depth of magazine • Laser weapon scalable to platform, usable by sailors • Robust in maritime environment • Provides enhanced ISR and combat identification capability
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Surface Ship Protection
Air Self Protection & Strike/Power Projection
Ground Force Protection
Submarine Protection
Non-lethal dazzle Counter-UAV Counter-ISR Counter FAC/FIAC Counter Missile
Counter Man-Pad Counter FAC/FIAC Mine Clear (N95) Counter Air
Counter-UAV (on the move) Counter Man-Pad C-RAM
Counter HELO SO/LIC
Timeframe/Legend • Near • Mid/Far
Surface
Ground Air
Sub
High Energy Laser Activities by Domain
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Fire Control Station
Laser Source
Optical Bench K-M
Beam Director
Exit Aperture
Tracking System
Power Thermal Cooling
+ o
Slew
Tip-Tilt
Target
25-40% Efficient!
• 3-4x HEL power input required • 2-3x HEL power lost as heat
Laser Weapon Systems
Laser Subsystem • 100’s W to 100’s kW
Optical / Diagnostic Bench Beam Director Tracking System Fire Control Systems
• Initial target queue • Safety functions • Predictive avoidance
Laser Effects • Dazzle/Jam • Burn/Ablate • Melt • Ignite • Deflagrate
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Navy SSL Background
2008 2009 2010 2007 2011 2012 2014
First Laser
On Ship
Steady Progression of Demonstrated Capability
Solid State Laser –TM Program
WALEX SIMEX
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ONR MARITIME LASER DEMO (2011) FIRST NAVY LASER WEAPON DEMO AT SEA Small Boat Defeated with Laser in
Testing (2011)
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Maritime Laser Demonstration
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UNCLASSIFIED // FOUO - PRELIMINARY TESTING /BDA PHOTOGRAPHS
Drone #1 of 3 Drone #2 of 3 Drone #3 of 3
Drone #3 of 3
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Laser Weapon Technical Challenges
Beam Director Marinization (Sea Spray) • Ruggedization, Durability & Survivability • Beam Quality In Weather • Optical Coatings
Laser Design & High Power Combination Shipboard Integration
• Electrical Power Management • Thermal Dissipation • Fire Control & C4ISR • Reliability, Maintainability, Sustainability
Operational Concepts of Operation
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Navy SSL Program Components
SSL-QRC or LaWS – Laser Weapon System • Weapon designator: AN/SEQ-3 (XN-1) • 30 Kilowatts (kW) demonstrator • “Ruggedized” for maritime environment
SSL-TM Or Technology Maturation
• Laser weapon demonstration system • Competitive industry designs (ONR BAA) • Ship install & demo
Multi-Mission Module
• Modular payload capability • Defined interfaces to address urgent or mission
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LaWS (Laser Weapon System) SSL Quick Reaction Capability
“We will deploy a laser system onboard USS PONCE for operational testing in the Arabian Gulf…” - Admiral Greenert, CNO
Mission Accomplished
08 APR2013 Sea Air Space
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Notional Naval Surface Combatant High Energy Laser Weapon
SSL Operational View
Task Force (Surface Action Group) encounters multiple UAV and small boat threats, engages with High Power Laser Weapon at long ranges to reduce magazine depletion
IOC: 2018-2025 100-150 Kilowatts
Close & Medium Range High Resolution Optical ID, Defeat & BDA
Long Range LOS/Optical Air Target ID, Defeat & BDA
COUNTER UAV COUNTER ISR
COUNTER SMALL BOAT
SURFACE SHIP SELF DEFENSE
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Deployed Experimental System
Upgraded lasers to increase engagement range
Mount inside environmental enclosure stacked on container housing lasers, controls, etc.
Weapon console for single military operator
Integrated with ship systems
AN/SEQ-3 (XN-1) Weapon System (U)
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Common Display System
CDS Screen Layout • TACSIT on the left screen • Video and Top Level Status on center screen • HPASS and System Status on right screen
Center Screen sent to Redundant DVRs • Legal record of all activity • Backed up by redundant log files on NAS
System Statuses/Alerts TACSIT Sensor Feeds
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Testing on Ponce
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Solid State Laser Technology Maturation ( SSL-TM )
Integrated SSL Weapon System Demonstration on Naval Surface Combatant • 100-150 kW Laser Weapon for Surface Ship Self Defense & Power Projection • TRL of 6 Demonstrate Engage/defeat targets at sea using only ship power & cooling • SDTS Tested and DDG-51 Install Ready
Demonstrate both Science & Technology Innovations & Improvements in Laser Quality, Beam Director Architecture, Combat System Integration and Operations of a Laser Weapon
Counter ISR
Counter UAV/Drone
Counter FAC/FIAC
Counter Swarm
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Hybrid Predictive Avoidance Safety System (Gov’t. Agnostic Design)
Common Display System/ Common Electronics Module
(CDS/CEM, Gov’t. Design from QRC)
Mission System Modules
Dazzler, C-ISR, Track Augmentation Virtual Test Bed (Gov’t. Combat System Simulator Interface) and Fire Control Module
Ship Integration NAVSEA 05D Ship Integration Studies
Power and Cooling HESM
HPASS
SSL-TM Elements
AEGIS
Laser Subsystem Beam Director
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Navy Solid State Laser Program Points of Contact
Directed Energy Program Manager Air Warfare and Naval Weapons Applications Division: Dr. Frank Peterkin Program Officer Air Warfare and Naval Weapons Applications Division: Mr. Peter A. Morrison Program Officer Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism Department: Mr. Lee Mastroianni
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