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T&E Fundamentals of HEL

Typical Classification

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Limited Distribution C

Typical Duration

Half-day course

Course Description

An introduction to fundamental considerations for the test and evaluation (T&E) of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. Students will be given an overview of the various distinct types of HEL testing, including example test concepts/configurations, considerations for test instrumentation, and key testing issues, such as safety and environmental concerns.

Topics to be covered include:

  • HEL employment/testing challenges
  • Types of HEL testing
  • Lethality phenomenology testing
  • HEL effects
  • HEL lethality testing types and test diagnostics
  • System output testing
  • System performance testing
    • HEL examples of static ground testing, dynamic OT, OT/Live
    • HEL test measures
  • Instrumentation Considerations
    • HEL instrumentation summary
    • Instrumentation protection
    • Non-intrusive measurements
  • HEL testing considerations
    • HEL testing issues
    • HEL testing safety
    • Test planning tools

    • Intended Audience

    This course is designed with Test & Evaluation (T&E) engineers, involved in planning, supporting, or executing range tests that incorporate High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems, in mind.