SIMULATING HEL LETHALITY WITH COMPLEX CAD GEOMETRIES
Authors
Shelander, Alex J.
Subjects
directed energy
defense
high energy laser
HEL
anti-ship cruise missile
ASCM
computer-aided design
CAD
COMSOL
defense
high energy laser
HEL
anti-ship cruise missile
ASCM
computer-aided design
CAD
COMSOL
Advisors
Blau, Joseph A.
Grbovic, Dragoslav
Cohn, Keith R.
Date of Issue
2023-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
The US Navy has initialized research and development of shipborne high energy lasers (HEL) to counter anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) at terminal ranges. The previous modeling method for HEL lethality in COMSOL could not model complex geometry, preventing proper planning against such threats. Evolving from a two-dimensional to a three-dimensional environment required additional studies in error tolerances, accurate melt velocities, and meshing methods—ultimately enabling the use of computer-aided design (CAD) models. Using such models will allow accurate analysis of HEL lethality against specific threats, resulting in proper tactics and firing doctrine to ensure the ship’s defense.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
NPS Outstanding Theses and Dissertations
Department
Physics (PH)
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Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Office of Naval Research
Funder
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
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