Effects of Atmosphere on Shipborne Laser Weapon System and Countermeasures

The atmospheric transmission of strong laser is a key factor influencing and limiting the performance of shipborne laser weapon,including atmosphere refraction,absorption,scattering,turbulence,thermal blooming and breakdown,which cause laser path bend,power attenuation,intensity fluctuation,beam expansion and aberration.The effects of maritime atmosphere on shipborne laser weapon system were analyzed,based on its campaign environments and specialties,with current progress and developing trends.The countermeasures for mitigating the atmospheric effects were put forward.The purpose was to provide reference for design of shipborne laser weapon system to improve performance.