A System of Systems Approach to Integrating Pulsed Power Weapons and Sensor Systems on Navy Ships

The next generation of US Navy ships will employ high energy pulsed power weapons and sensor systems. The electrical power systems on current Navy surface ships are not capable of directly supplying instantaneous generation demand of the magnitude that these high energy loads require. As a result, there is a need for an open architecture concept for systems integration including an energy storage capability to support pulsed power applications. The envisioned system will provide increased survivability through a System of Systems (SoS) approach and added efficiency through energy and thermal management. The incorporation of pulsed power mission system equipment will provide the warfighter with increased capability and flexibility.