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    Laser Weapon System [Image 6 of 9]

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    The image shows a naval laser weapon system mounted on the deck of a military vessel, docked at a port. The system features a large cylindrical directed-energy emitter on a rotating mount within a circular turret housing. Caterpillar power generation units are visible on the deck nearby, likely providing power to the weapon system.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.30.2012

    Photo by John Williams   

    U.S. Navy           

    The Laser Weapon System (LaWS) temporarily installed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) in San Diego, Calif., is a technology demonstrator built by the Naval Sea Systems Command from commercial fiber solid state lasers, utilizing combination methods developed at the Naval Research Laboratory. LaWS can be directed onto targets from the radar track obtained from a MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon system or other targeting source. The Office of Naval Research's Solid State Laser portfolio includes LaWS development and upgrades providing a quick reaction capability for the fleet with an affordable SSL weapon prototype. This capability provides Navy ships a method for sailors to easily defeat small boat threats and aerial targets without using bullets. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.30.2012
    Date Posted: 04.08.2013 23:16
    Photo ID: 902704
    VIRIN: 120730-N-PO203-141
    Resolution: 3956x2692
    Size: 1.91 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
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    The image shows a large white elliptical enclosure or radome mounted on the deck of a gray naval warship. The enclosure appears to be open at the top, revealing what looks like a directed-energy or sensor system mounted inside. The vessel displays typical naval superstructure elements including antennas, masts, and communication equipment in the background.
    The image shows a naval laser weapon system mounted on the deck of a military vessel, with its protective clamshell housing open to reveal the directed-energy emitter assembly. The system appears to be in a deployed or demonstration configuration dockside, with a larger gray naval warship visible in the background. The equipment is painted white and mounted on a gray deck platform with visible cabling.
    The image shows a close-up view of a directed-energy laser weapon system mounted on the deck of a U.S. Navy warship. The system features a large cylindrical emitter barrel, targeting sensors, and bears visible NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command) insignia. The ship's superstructure, communications equipment, and rigging are visible in the background.
    The image shows a naval vessel with a directed-energy or laser weapon system mounted in the foreground, bearing a visible 'NAVSEA' label. In the background, a larger warship's superstructure is visible with radar dishes, communication masts, signal flags, and various antennas. The scene appears to be taken at a naval port or during a fleet exercise in clear daylight conditions.
    The image shows a large white cylindrical directed-energy weapon system, identified by NAVSEA markings, mounted on the deck of a naval vessel. The system appears to be the Laser Weapon System (LaWS) or a similar solid-state laser prototype deployed by the U.S. Navy. Supporting equipment including cooling units, power supply boxes, and yellow fiber optic cables are visible around the main turret assembly.
    The image shows a naval laser weapon system mounted on the deck of a military vessel, docked at a port. The system features a large cylindrical directed-energy emitter on a rotating mount within a circular turret housing. Caterpillar power generation units are visible on the deck nearby, likely providing power to the weapon system.
    The image shows a large directed-energy or laser weapon system mounted on what appears to be a naval vessel deck. A technician in a tan/khaki uniform is performing maintenance or adjustment work on the turret-mounted system. The equipment bears visible branding reading 'communications Brashear' on its base.
    A technician is working on a naval laser weapon system mounted on the deck of a military vessel. The system features a large cylindrical laser emitter with a NAVSEA patch/logo, alongside an optical/sensor turret with a distinctive purple-coated lens. The equipment is mounted on a rotating pedestal base labeled 'communications Brashear' with multiple colored cables running through it.
    The image shows a close-up of a naval laser weapon system or directed-energy device mounted on what appears to be a U.S. Navy warship. A NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command) label is visible on the white cylindrical device, along with an EO (Electro-Optical) designation. In the background, a gray naval vessel with communication masts, satellite dishes, signal flags, and deck equipment is visible against a clear blue sky.

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