Laser power beaming for defense and security applications

Thomas J. Nugent Jr.; Jordin T. Kare

doi:10.1117/12.886169

23 May 2011 Laser power beaming for defense and security applications

Proceedings Volume 8045, Unmanned Systems Technology XIII; 804514 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886169
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Laser power beaming - transmitting electric power without wires via laser - has been demonstrated for kilowatt power levels and kilometer distances. This paper reviews the demonstrated and projected capabilities and limitations of laser power beaming, and analyzes the requirements for several application areas relevant to defense and security: unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), communications relays, sensor networks, and field unit or forward base power.

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Thomas J. Nugent Jr. and Jordin T. Kare "Laser power beaming for defense and security applications", Proc. SPIE 8045, Unmanned Systems Technology XIII, 804514 (23 May 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.886169

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