Numerical Analysis of Aero-Optics for a MQ-9 Reaper Drone
Numerical simulations were performed to understand the aero-optics effects on a MQ-9 Reaper drone for laser weapon system applications.
IMPACT
Accomplishment: Led the development of a new prototype for a laser weapon system on a MQ-9 Reaper drone; Result: Demonstrated the feasibility and performance of a laser weapon system before the flight test – Enhanced operational capabilities and provided risk reduction thus reduces costs.
PRESENTER
Tam, Chung-Jen
Chung-Jen.Tam@us.af.mil
937-546-7999
AFRL/Laser Division
CO-AUTHOR(S)
Keith, Harrison
harrison.keith.1@us.af.mil
Castillo Gomez, Pedro
pedro.castillo_gomez@us.af.mil
CATEGORY
Comp Fluid Dynamics
SECONDARY CATEGORY
Mod, Sim & Analysis for Decision Making
SYSTEM(S) USED
Raider and Carpenter