[转帖]Airborne Laser test is a success
<p>Airborne Laser test is a success<br/>BY MOLLY MCMILLIN<br/>The Wichita Eagle<br/>The Airborne Laser completed a ground test last month, which successfully demonstrated its ability to track and target a ballistic missile.</p><p>The test was conducted at Boeing Wichita's facilities. Boeing announced the test's results on Thursday. The Airborne Laser operates aboard a Wichita-modified Boeing 747-400F aircraft.</p><p>During the testing, the Airborne Laser located a simulated boosting ballistic missile target created by a target simulator.</p><p>The June 6 testing also was able to simulate the atmospheric turbulence, and the airborne laser was able to compensate for it.</p><p>The equipment used in the test is part of the plane's beam control and fire control system.</p><p>The program plans to install and test the illuminators later this year. The high-energy laser is expected to be installed in the aircraft next year. The first missile shoot-down test is scheduled for 2008.</p><p>The airborne laser's mission is to track and shoot down ballistic missiles in their boost phase of flight.</p><p>The 747 aircraft used for the laser's platform is in Wichita for further modifications. About 200 people in Wichita work on the program; the majority are Boeing employees. Wichita workers are nearing the completion of work to install the chemical tanks and the wiring and plumbing systems.</p><p>The aircraft will return to Edwards Air Force Base in California at the end of this year.</p><p>原文网址：<a href="http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/business/industries/aviation/14982522.htm">http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/business/industries/aviation/14982522.htm</a></p>
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