Laser Imaging System Performing an Environment Scan.

Normally invisible to the naked eye, this time-lapse infrared photo reveals the high-power Mobile Free-Electron Tactical Laser Array (MFETLA) in action, used for target designation and range-finding. The Laser Imaging System is used to create a real-time 3D generated terrain that displays an area of 10km surrounding the vehicle, with an accuracy of 5mm. This terrain data set is used to plot a path, allowing high speed mobility over rough terrain. In addition, any movement detected by the array is automatically tracked and identified.

The Tactical Variance System allows differing wavelengths of lased light to be selected during operation, allowing a wide range of capabilities, including the disruption of missile-mounted guidance systems and the detection of man made aerosol clouds which may present the threat of biological warfare. The array can also be tuned to pass through turbulent atmosphere.

The laser array incorporates an onboard state-of-the-art thermoelectric cold plate assembly to provide cooling.