Getbig.com: American Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure
Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Royalty on December 11, 2014, 06:23:41 AM
-
http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/11/tech/innovation/navy-laser-weapon/index.html?c=homepage-t
(CNN) - The U.S. Navy says its new laser weapon works and it will use it if it has to.
The Office of Naval Research reported Wednesday that its laser weapons system -- dubbed LaWS -- had performed flawlessly in tests aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce in the Arabian Gulf from September to November.
"Laser weapons are powerful, affordable and will play a vital role in the future of naval combat operations," Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder, chief of naval research, said in a statement. "We ran this particular weapon, a prototype, through some extremely tough paces, and it locked on and destroyed the targets we designated with near-instantaneous lethality."
Klunder said the laser performed so well that the commander of the Ponce is now authorized to use it in defense of the vessel, according to a report from the U.S. Naval Institute.
"The captain of that ship has all of the authorities necessary if there was a threat inbound to that ship to protect our sailors and Marines (and) we would defend that ship with that laser system," Klunder is quoted as saying in a USNI report.
The laser could be used to stop threats ranging from drones and helicopters to small patrol boats, Klunder said, according to the USNI report.
Navy video released Wednesday shows the LaWS hitting exactly those types of targets. Watching the video, you can't see any light beam as you might expect from watching science fiction movies. Instead, the targets just burn up.
The Navy says the laser weapon is safer than conventional arms that use propellants and explosive warheads, and more cost-effective.
"At less than a dollar per shot, there's no question about the value LaWS provides," Klunder said in the Navy statement. "With affordability a serious concern for our defense budgets, this will more effectively manage resources to ensure our sailors and Marines are never in a fair fight."
The laser also takes fewer crew members to operate. It can be fired by one sailor using a video game-like controller.
-
Awesome that it's only $1 a shot. Sure beats dropping million dollar bombs on third world countries.
-
Awesome that it's only $1 a shot. Sure beats dropping million dollar bombs on third world countries.
Can I pay a $1 and they will fire it at "G_Thang"?
-
totally badass. force fields are here! amazing technology.
-
that sucks.
laser weapons are some geeky shit, imagine arnold with a lasergun in commando or stallone with a laserrifle in rambo :(
-
1$ per shot! I can afford one, yes!
-
Thanks a lot Navy. Now cats everywhere will be jumping in the ocean.
-
Awesome that it's only $1 a shot. Sure beats dropping million dollar bombs on third world countries.
A billion dollars to make and $1 to use. Sounds like a good deal.
-
My next door neighbor is a retired "Director of Energy Weapons" for a local HUGE DoD multinational. He has multiple PhDs. His overall assessment of lasers as a weapon, either offensive or defensive is "they are complete bullshit"
Apparently, the engineering required to keep a beam coherent at distance does not exist. No amount of lens tolerance can produce the tight bean necessary for a sub-millisecond kill. Any laser-based defensive system can be easily overwhelmed with volume of ballistics inbound.
-
:D
-
My next door neighbor is a retired "Director of Energy Weapons" for a local HUGE DoD multinational. He has multiple PhDs. His overall assessment of lasers as a weapon, either offensive or defensive is "they are complete bullshit"
Apparently, the engineering required to keep a beam coherent at distance does not exist. No amount of lens tolerance can produce the tight bean necessary for a sub-millisecond kill. Any laser-based defensive system can be easily overwhelmed with volume of ballistics inbound.
But does he lift?
-
http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/11/tech/innovation/navy-laser-weapon/index.html?c=homepage-t
(CNN) - The U.S. Navy says its new laser weapon works and it will use it if it has to.\
LOL complete BS.
-
friken sharks with lasers on their heads
-
:D
-
Leaked photos of the prototype.
(http://photos.tuxboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Barack-Obama-Sabre-Laser.jpg)
(http://photos.tuxboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Barack-Obama-fait-mouche.jpg)
-
Aj's response seems more accurate, lasers that can destroy targets at range also require incredible amounts of engery and generate heat. This doesn't seem plausible
-
Leaked photos of the prototype.
(http://photos.tuxboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Barack-Obama-Sabre-Laser.jpg)
(http://photos.tuxboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Barack-Obama-fait-mouche.jpg)
He needs to come out the closet. His mannerisms are fruity as hell
-
(http://photos.tuxboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Barack-Obama-fait-mouche.jpg)
That's how black president's free time looks like. Killing whites on the lawn in front of White House.
-
Ctrl+ there and you can actually see the strings on the current marionette.
-
Finally all that time playing Call of a Duty will pay off for our men in uniform.
-
(http://makeameme.org/media/created/FIRE-THE-LASER.jpg)
-
My next door neighbor is a retired "Director of Energy Weapons" for a local HUGE DoD multinational. He has multiple PhDs. His overall assessment of lasers as a weapon, either offensive or defensive is "they are complete bullshit"
Apparently, the engineering required to keep a beam coherent at distance does not exist. No amount of lens tolerance can produce the tight bean necessary for a sub-millisecond kill. Any laser-based defensive system can be easily overwhelmed with volume of ballistics inbound.
LOL, really? I suspect :
1. Your friend worked on classified projects and didn't want to talk about the facts
2. He never worked on particle beam weapons
-
Aj's response seems more accurate, lasers that can destroy targets at range also require incredible amounts of engery and generate heat. This doesn't seem plausible
That basic concept and possible prototype seems to have started with Tesla over 80 yrs ago .
It was first known as "the death ray" and the President actually invited Tesla to the Whitehouse to discuss it prior to his death during WWII.
Some may want to check out " The Tesla Papers" and his "Death Ray" for more specific and verified info.
FYI, Tesla is the guy who invented the AC power systems we still use today.
-
This interests me more..plus Reagan's Ideas of his Star wars project. Both these subjects were years ago. So this has been around for a long time. Was Reagan really thinking of a Soviet threat ?
-
That basic concept and possible prototype seems to have started with Tesla over 80 yrs ago .
It was first known as "the death ray" and the President actually invited Tesla to the Whitehouse to discuss it prior to his death during WWII.
Some may want to check out " The Tesla Papers" and his "Death Ray" for more specific and verified info.
FYI, Tesla is the guy who invented the AC power systems we still use today.
Where the F#ck is Johnny Falcon/Marty Champions to break it down for us?
-
(http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120714155603/howitreallyhappened/images/6/6c/9cef162d_history-channel-alien-guy-meme-generator-aliens-98f63b.jpeg)
-
This interests me more..plus Reagan's Ideas of his Star wars project. Both these subjects were years ago. So this has been around for a long time. Was Reagan really thinking of a Soviet threat ?
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/abl/
It's been in the works for decades.
-
LOL, really? I suspect :
1. Your friend worked on classified projects and didn't want to talk about the facts
2. He never worked on particle beam weapons
His whole career was classified and no, he didn't work on the particle beam side.
-
yes Howard i agree. Ronald Reagan took it serious. very serious.
-
yes Howard i agree. Ronald Reagan took it serious. very serious.
lost his mind over it
-
lost his mind over it
you can laugh at it but have you really looked into it. Reagan was not a Dreamer and he did take it serious. Still everyone can have a point of view, by the way the Guy in the film is ex US Air Force and has a PHD. Not a fool. I believe him. He was doing a job in the cold war time where Guys like you and me would never get near to doing security wise.
-
you can laugh at it but have you really looked into it. Reagan was not a Dreamer and he did take it serious. Still everyone can have a point of view, by the way the Guy in the film is ex US Air Force and has a PHD. Not a fool. I believe him. He was doing a job in the cold war time where Guys like you and me would never get near to doing security wise.
by lost his mind , i was referring to his alzheimer's
-
by lost his mind , i was referring to his alzheimer's
Gottcha.. ;)
-
what if the persone being shot at pulls out a mirror and the laser goes back to the person shooting?
Stupid seals....
-
He knew what was or is going on.
-
what if the persone being shot at pulls out a mirror and the laser goes back to the person shooting?
Stupid seals....
Unless it was a perfectly machined mirror, the laser is going to dump enough energy into the material to vaporize it pretty quickly. A POS mirror is almost no help.
-
I read that all the tests the Navy conducted were at targets moving in a fixed trajectory. If that's the case, I'm not very impressed.
-
I read that all the tests the Navy conducted were at targets moving in a fixed trajectory. If that's the case, I'm not very impressed.
Do you really think they will let you know what they have for technology? Wake up Guys. they have the Know how and for a long time.
-
Think about how fast we have lasers? this all started a lot more early than you think. We advanced very fast..very fast but where did this come from 1947 till now very fast and this is only what we as normal Citizens know.
-
-
Unless it was a perfectly machined mirror, the laser is going to dump enough energy into the material to vaporize it pretty quickly. A POS mirror is almost no help.
I was going to sell my idea to the opposing military. Was hoping to start the bids at 150 million. Can't put a price on safety...