Steered agile beams su

摘要

Abstract: Steered Agile Beam (STAB) technology is a revolutionary concept for the development and employed of laser devices that perform in a manner similar to phased array radar. In effect, a STAB device, like the phased array radar, will be able to transmit multiple beams simultaneously. This will permit STAB to acquire and track multiple objects simultaneously; a STAB device will be able to direct its laser beams in different directions without having to move the device. Consequently, STAB will be able to acquire, track, and communicate with multiple objects within its field-of-regard. There are several battlefield applications that would benefit significantly from STAB technology. Some of the tactical areas that may use STAB technology include communications, target designation, optical countermeasures, target acquisition and tracking, identification friend or foe, and battle damage assessment. The DARPA is sponsoring the STAB development program, and during the next few years will be evaluating the work of several contractors in bringing the technology to the user. !1