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    USS Ponce conducts Laser Weapon System operational demonstration [Image 4 of 10]

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    The image shows the superstructure and aft deck of a gray naval warship photographed from the stern, at sea under partly cloudy skies. The vessel is equipped with multiple radar systems, communication masts, sensor domes, and various deck equipment. The ship appears to be underway on calm open water.

    USS PONCE, AT SEA

    11.16.2014

    Photo by John Williams   

    U.S. Navy           

    The Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (ASB(I) 15) conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored Laser Weapon System (LaWS) while deployed to the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.16.2014
    Date Posted: 12.11.2014 11:45
    Photo ID: 1695846
    VIRIN: 141116-N-PO203-007
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 1.93 MB
    Location: USS PONCE, AT SEA
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    The image shows the superstructure and mast of a naval warship, featuring a prominent directed-energy weapon system (laser weapon) with a distinctive green-tinted optical aperture mounted on the deck. The ship's mast is equipped with multiple radar arrays, antennas, communication equipment, and sensor platforms. The vessel appears to be moored or stationary, photographed in daylight conditions.
    The image shows a naval vessel equipped with what appears to be a directed-energy laser weapon system, identifiable by its large green-lensed emitter barrel. The ship also features radar arrays and communication masts in the background, with an American flag flying from the superstructure. The equipment is mounted on the deck of what appears to be a U.S. Navy warship.
    The image shows the superstructure and mast of a naval warship, photographed from the bow looking aft. The vessel is equipped with multiple radar systems, communication antennas, a directed-energy or electro-optical weapon system, and various sensor domes. The ship appears to be moored in port based on the calm conditions and visible dockside equipment.
    The image shows the superstructure and aft deck of a gray naval warship photographed from the stern, at sea under partly cloudy skies. The vessel is equipped with multiple radar systems, communication masts, sensor domes, and various deck equipment. The ship appears to be underway on calm open water.
    The image shows a naval vessel equipped with what appears to be a directed-energy laser weapon system (likely the US Navy's Laser Weapon System, LaWS) mounted on the ship's superstructure. An American flag is visible flying from the mast, confirming this is a US Navy vessel. The ship's bridge structure, communications arrays, radar equipment, and various antennas are visible in the background.
    The image shows a large white cylindrical weapon or directed-energy system mounted on what appears to be a naval vessel's deck. The device is angled upward toward a blue sky with light cloud cover. The installation includes a complex base assembly with cables, housing units, and what appears to be an optical sensor or targeting element.
    The image shows the deck of a naval vessel equipped with what appears to be a directed-energy weapon or laser weapon system (LaWS) mounted on a rotating turret. The ship is at sea under partly cloudy skies, with calm ocean waters visible in the background. Additional naval equipment including antennas, masts, and deck structures are visible along the ship's superstructure.
    Two individuals are seated at a multi-monitor workstation in a darkened control room environment. One person, wearing a headset and what appears to be a military digital camouflage uniform, is pointing at one of the screens. The displays show radar-like circular interfaces, tactical data screens, and colorful map overlays consistent with a military operations or combat information center.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel are seated at a dimly lit multi-monitor workstation, operating what appears to be a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) or remote surveillance control station. The individual in the foreground is holding a game-controller-style input device while monitoring screens displaying sensor/camera feeds and tactical data. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel or in a dedicated operations center.
    The image shows a large white directed-energy weapon system, consistent with a naval laser weapon prototype, mounted on the deck of a military vessel at sea. The system is positioned on a rotating azimuth mount on what appears to be the forward or elevated deck of a gray naval ship. The ocean is calm and the sky is clear, suggesting favorable operational conditions.

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