Directed Energy Certificate - Curriculum 119 (DL)
Program Officer
Colleen McHenry, PhD
Spanegel Hall
(831) 508-0764
colleen.mchenry@nps.edu
Brief Overview
The Directed Energy Graduate Certificate will provide graduate level coursework to educate active duty and civilian DoD employees to increase proficiency in development and integration of DE systems, and to expedite fielding DE capabilities. The certificate program is designed to provide that skill set. Upon successful completion of the course work, students will be awarded an Academic Certificate in keeping with standard practices of the Naval Postgraduate School. Strong background in calculus as evidenced by transcripts or work history is required for enrollment.
Convenes
Summer
Program Length
4 Quarters
Outcomes
Review the laws of physics from ancient science to classical science to modern quantum and relativity physics.
Explore physics concepts and their relevance to military technologies.
Understand and describe the role of sensors from a systems perspective.
Understand and explain the physics underlying common sensors including radar, sonar, and EO/IR.
Understand the effects of the natural environment on sensors.
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 |