Ballistic Aero-Optics & Materials (BAM) Test Range

The BAM facility will be capable of evaluating high energy laser propagation, hypersonic vehicle performance, and hypervelocity impacts on materials using one large-scale, fully characterized test channel that can achieve controllable atmospheric conditions.

The newly designed facility will bridge the gap between lab-scale research and large-scale range facilities for technology development, system testing and evaluation, and personnel training.