Naval Air Warfare & Weapons (CODE 35)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release

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

Code 31

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


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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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


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


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


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


Autonomy & Unmanned Systems


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


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



Research to Railgun

Mr. Roger Ellis EM Railgun INP PM [email protected]

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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


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


• 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


• 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


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


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



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.

Distribution Statement A. Approved For Public Release

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


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


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


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


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



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


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

specific needs Distribution Statement A. Approved For Public Release

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


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


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)


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


Testing on Ponce


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


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


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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