SHaRE / ATMTools
MZA Associates Corporation provides extensive expertise in the theoretical analysis of laser propagation and beam control performance. Analytical methods are the basis of system performance scaling laws that model the anticipated performance of a laser projection, imaging, and adaptive-optics system given diverse laser, environment, and engagement conditions. These methods are fast-running compared to wave-optics and are intended to complement WaveTrain simulations by providing a broader-ranging assessment of the laser system at lower fidelity.
SHaRE
Scaling for HEL and Relay Engagements
Developed for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), SHaRE provides a generalized scaling law modeling architecture in the form of a MATLAB toolbox or python package (sharepy) under which a broad spectrum of laser and imaging applications may be represented. SHaRE enables robust modeling of tactical and strategic laser systems employed in direct attack mode or in coordination with relay mirror systems. SHaRE uses analysis methods that have been developed and validated over the course of many Air Force and joint service programs. SHaRE allows the user to select from available methods to model diverse physical phenomena and is flexible enough to make use of user-defined models that exist as MATLAB functions. SHaRE supports interfacing via GUI and output macros to Microsoft Excel and Power Point. SHaRE API models may be integrated with other codes for integrated simulations. SHaRE is available to DoW and DoW contractors’ analysts working on government projects. SHaRE distribution is approved by AFRL. To request a copy of SHaRE, contact share mza.com .
ATMTools
A Toolbox for Atmospheric Propagation Modeling
ATMTools is a MATLAB toolbox or python package (atmopy) supporting all atmospheric modeling for SHaRE, plus other theoretical methods related to propagation through turbulence. ATMTools contains a comprehensive set of standard atmospheric models and provides interfacing to other atmospheric tools such as MODTRAN, FASCODE and ExPERT, and LEEDR. ATMTools is supported by a set of engagement geometry functions which handle geo-location, coordinate conventions, trajectory generation, and analysis coordinate definitions. To request a copy of ATMTools, contact atmtools mza.com .