The development of a compact high-performance high voltage source that achieves the objectives laid out in N212- 121 Improved Marx Pulse Generator for High Power Microwave (HPM) Systems would be an enabling technology for a wide range of applications including as the prime power source for driving a new range of novel Directed Energy Weapons (DEW). The ability to integrate HPM DEW systems into smaller, more compact weapons systems would allow for significantly greater utility by the warfighter. However, to achieve widescale adoption where these systems would be capable of making a greater impact for the warfighter, the logistical burden associated with deployment into hostile environments, maintenance, and reliability must be improved. Principle to these are: 1.) The complicated procedures associated with oil insulation and the vacuum potting of dielectric fluids typically used in high voltage insulation of these systems, 2.) The logistical burden associated with specialty gases used in the high-pressure gas switches and the leakage associated with the fittings and gas diffusion, and 3.) The excessive weight associated with oil insulation versus that of similar gas insulated systems.
Benefit: A key concept of the IS4S business plan is to capitalize on the commercial potential of dual-use 0x9D technologies. 0xA0 The development of compact High Voltage Pulse Power Module similar to the one proposed herein fits within our companys strategic vision and enables us to capitalize upon the expertise we have developed on this and other programs in advanced pulse power and DEW technology. 0xA0 The principle market for the proposed system is initially weapons related fields as both the basis for advanced jammers for electronic warfare as well as alternative munitions for Non-Kinetic Energy (NKE) attack of sophisticated electronic targets like Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) and Communication Command Control Computers Intelligence and Interoperability (C4I2) targets. IS4S is currently engaged in the development of complimentary systems focused on the fielding of NKE munitions for both the Air Force and Army, both of which offer excellent transition paths for the technology proposed herein if continued and successful. Further, systems of this capability and size have utility for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to; non-lethal vehicle disabling systems, aboard commercial ships to combat pirate attacks, and as counter UAS/UAV systems. 0xA0 The potential market for a compact DEW is large and continues to grow as the modern battlefield becomes more electronic target rich. 0xA0 A potentially large market for a DEW as an effective Counter UAS system is well established and will only grow with the increased proliferation of UAS/UAVs. IS4S has conducted a preliminary market survey and believes sites like airports, prisons, nuclear facilities, national parks, and large football/entertainment stadiums most of which have established no fly zones for UASs/UAVs and hold potential to drive commercial demand for a modified version of the proposed system as a static UAS/UAV defeat system. IS4S believes this represents the largest potential market outside DOD applications.
Keywords: Dielectric, Dielectric, High Power Microwaves (HPM), Spark Gap Switches, marx generator, pulsed power, Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), Vector Inversion Generator
