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The Airborne Laser Program
The concept of using an airborne laser weapon system for missile defense evolved in the late 1960's. Critical to the development of an airborne laser system was the support of several large-scale demonstrations in which various technical issues were uncovered and dealt with. As a result of the larger airborne laser program, many key technologies have been developed in such fields as optics, materials science, fluid aerodynamics, and laser bioeffects. As demand for these type of weapon systems continues to grow, many of those technologies are being employed in today's new designs.
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- 8633 Crownhill Blvd.
- San Antonio, Texas
- United States 78209
- Building: La Fonda
- Starts 29 December 2018 04:40 AM UTC
- Ends 17 January 2019 03:00 PM UTC
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Garrett Polhamus
The Airborne Laser Program
The concept of using an airborne laser weapon system for missile defense evolved in the late 1960's. Critical to the development of an airborne laser system was the support of several large-scale demonstrations in which various technical issues were uncovered and dealt with. As a result of the larger airborne laser program, many key technologies have been developed in such fields as optics, materials science, fluid aerodynamics, and laser bioeffects. As demand for these type of weapon systems continues to grow, many of those technologies are being employed in today's new designs.
Biography:
GARRETT D. POLHAMUS, PHD, PE
BS in Mechanical Engr; MS & PhD in Electrical Engr with a concentration in Biomedical Engr, Univ of TX at Austin.
1976-1997: USAF military officer conducting and leading research assigned in Texas, Maryland, England, and the Pentagon.
1997-2002: Senior Member of Technical Staff with TASC. Named Technical Fellow with Northrup Grumman (TASC).
2002-2017: USAF Chief, Bioeffects Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Directed all research on biological effects of radiofrequency radiation, lasers and chemicals. Also Acting Director, Human Effectiveness Directorate, AFRL, and Acting Director, Defense Laboratories Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Served on advisory boards for UT San Antonio, and Biomedical Engr Dept, UT Austin.
IEEE past positions: Central Texas Section Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, currently Vice Chair Life Members-San Antonio.
Retired in January 2017. Resides in San Antonio with his wife, Hattie.