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Directed Energy Technologies

Overview. BackgroundDirected EnergyLasers / High Power MicrowavesProblems solvedCenter of excellence for DE technologyEconomic realities in NMCurrent economic impact of DE on NM todayKirtland AFBBoeing CompanyWhat needs to be done for NM to become the center of excellence for DEThe power of four.

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Directed Energy Technologies

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    1. Directed Energy Technologies Cynthia H. Kaiser Chief Engineer Directed Energy Directorate Air Force Research Laboratory

    2. Overview Background Directed Energy Lasers / High Power Microwaves Problems solved Center of excellence for DE technology Economic realities in NM Current economic impact of DE on NM today Kirtland AFB Boeing Company What needs to be done for NM to become the center of excellence for DE The power of four

    3. Precision Engagement Selective targeting measured by the inch Rapid  re-targeting in real time Speed-of-Light Delivery Immediate attack with global reach Surprise element for enemy confusion Controlled Effects Minimum collateral damage Graduated effects from deny to destroy Logistical Advantage Seamless awareness of battlefield and space Deep magazine without shelf-life or stockpile issues What is Directed Energy? AFRL/Directed Energy Directorate Directed Energy has the power to transform our military and protective efforts to meet the conventional and “asymmetrical” threats of the 21st century. Directed Energy has the power to transform our military and protective efforts to meet the conventional and “asymmetrical” threats of the 21st century.

    4. The Difference Between Lasers and HPM

    5. Lasers

    6. HPM

    7. Problems Solved Technology wins wars Precision Speed of Light Collateral Damage Plausible Deniability Lethal to Non-lethal Reduce Manpower Density

    8. Manpower Density

    9. Economic Realities Entrepreneurship Incubators Incentives Tax Structure Capital Education Quality of Life/Creative Population R&D Clusters/Markets Entrepreneurship: don’t back companies whose main customer is the government Incentives: Numerous Tax Structure: Gross Receipts Tax Capital: SBIRS, STTRs, AFRL, State The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has a DoD budget of $1B annually. These funds are for small technology companies that serve a DoD need. The Air Force budget is $260M. AFRL/RD was awarded $14M to distribute last year. AFRL/RD is not good at soliciting SBIR funding. AFRL/RD needs to work in partnership with the product centers to get more DE related SBIRs funded annually by NM small technical businesses. Another fund is the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. These funds are available to small companies working cooperatively with universities and research institutions. The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State in cooperation with AFRL/RD and small companies can compete for $40 M given to the AF each year for STTRs. Education: Only two states with an F NM and Louisiana Quality of Life: marginal, perfect area to increase creative population R&D: Center of Excellence CLUSTERS: NMOIA New Mexico Optics Industry Association and JTOEntrepreneurship: don’t back companies whose main customer is the government Incentives: Numerous Tax Structure: Gross Receipts Tax Capital: SBIRS, STTRs, AFRL, State The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has a DoD budget of $1B annually. These funds are for small technology companies that serve a DoD need. The Air Force budget is $260M. AFRL/RD was awarded $14M to distribute last year. AFRL/RD is not good at soliciting SBIR funding. AFRL/RD needs to work in partnership with the product centers to get more DE related SBIRs funded annually by NM small technical businesses. Another fund is the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. These funds are available to small companies working cooperatively with universities and research institutions. The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State in cooperation with AFRL/RD and small companies can compete for $40 M given to the AF each year for STTRs. Education: Only two states with an F NM and Louisiana Quality of Life: marginal, perfect area to increase creative population R&D: Center of Excellence CLUSTERS: NMOIA New Mexico Optics Industry Association and JTO

    10. Center of Excellence for Directed Energy Technology Airborne Laser System Program Office Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate Space Vehicles Directorate Air Force Space Development Test Wing Sandia National Laboratories White Sands Missile Range High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility Los Alamos National Laboratory Department of Defense High-Energy Laser Joint Technology Office Directed Energy Professional Society Numerous research and development achievements Technical expertise World class facilitiesNumerous research and development achievements Technical expertise World class facilities

    11. Directed Energy Directorate World Class Facilities Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing site (AMOS) Richard W. Davis Advanced Laser Facility (DALF) High Energy Microwave Laboratory (HEML) High Energy Research and Technology Facility (HERTF) High Power Systems Facility with Shiva Star Laser Effects Test Facility (LETF) Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Facility Satellite Assessment Center (SatAC) Starfire Optical Range (SOR) Telescope & Atmospheric Compensation Laboratory (TACLab) White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) DE Laser & Optics Laboratories (North Oscura and Salinas Peak)

    12. Multiple R&D and Technology Industries in NM today

    13. Economic Impact of Kirtland AFB ABL, AFRL, SMC 4,886 direct, indirect, and induced jobs $228.2 M salaries and wages $21.4M state and local tax revenues Mentoring and support of educational activies PRS industrial park ????

    14. Boeing Company SAV, DE Tech Dev, IDS Support Systems, Phantom works, Secure Border, Space Tech Dev 473 residing employees 419 direct jobs $37M salaries and wages 959 retirees 902 shareholders $122,667 charitable giving state wide 92 suppliers and vendors $150 M $14,114 employee charitable giving 10 Non-,manufacturing facilities Mentoring and support of educational facilities NGST Lockheed Martin BoeingNGSTLockheed Martin Boeing

    15. Road Ahead $ 400,000,000 - 2008 DoD S&T budget for DE Transition DE to the user Increase SBIR and STT awards in NM Increase presence of Industry in NM Grow highly skilled technical work force Transition technology Market NM as the DE center of excellence

    16. Power Of Four INDUSTRY ACADEMIA DoD RESEARCH STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    17. Questions?Questions?

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