Electromagnetic System for Non-Lethal Area Denial to Vehicles

"The goal of this program is to develop a robust, practical system that uses electromagnetic energy to disable vehicles. Critical electronic components in most modern military and civilian vehicles can be damaged or disrupted by illuminating them with highpower electromagnetic radiation. In this program, the emphasis is on dramatically reducing the size, weight, and power requirements of the system needed to generate and transmit sufficient electromagnetic energy to disable the targeted vehicle. DuringPhase I, analyses, computer simulations, design studies, and limited laboratory testing will be performed to study energy transmission and coupling details, optimize system configurations, and determine operational limitations of a practical device. Aprototype system will be developed and field tested in Phase II. The system will provide an effective means of disabling vehicles. It can be installed in a semi-permanent configuration (e.g., for perimeter defense) or on mobile platforms (e.g., for pursuitor fast-response applications). Compared to conventional electromagnetic systems that have been studied for this application, the proposed system is much more compact, requires much less power, reduces the risk of fratricide, and allows increased stand-offdistances. The system can be used for a broad range of other non-lethal military applications, including mine clearing, disabling small boats, and interrupting communications, command, and