Directed Energy Certificate - Curriculum 119 (DL)
Program Officer & Academic Associate
Mary J. Sims, PhD
Spanagel Hall, Room 537A
(831) 656-3277, DSN 756-3277
mjsims@nps.edu
Brief Overview
Certificate 119 in Directed Energy equips DoW professionals to understand, evaluate, and apply the energy requirements of directed-energy systems—such as lasers and high-power microwaves—ensuring their effective integration into modern operational contexts. A strong background in calculus is highly recommended as preparation for this certificate.
Convenes
Summer
Program Length
4 Quarters
Outcomes
- Conduct a review of the laws of physics from ancient science to classical science to modern quantum and relativity physics.
- Describe the role of sensors from a systems perspective, and the effects of the natural environment on sensors.
- Explain the physics underlying common sensors including radar, sonar, and EO/IR.
- Analyze and quantify the impact of the atmospheric and weather-related phenomena on sensor performance.
- Describe and quantify the impact of multipath and ducting phenomena on detection sensors.
Course Requirements
| PH1000 | The Nature and Structure of Physics | | 4 | 0 |
| EC3110 | Electrical Energy: Present and Emerging Technologies | | 3 | 2 |
| SE3122 | Naval Weapon Systems Technology I | | 3 | 0 |
| PH4858 | Directed Energy Weapons | | 4 | 1 |