Lasers and missile defense: new concepts for space-based and ground-based laser weapons

OCLC Number: 54756960 Excerpt: ... Acknowledgements To put together a research paper of this magnitude in less than a year would not have been possible without the support of many experts. I would like to acknowledge Dr. Dustin Johnston of the Schafer Corporation, Mr. Larry Sher, Mr. William Thompson of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Phillips Research Site, and fellow classmate Lt Col Ken Barker, all of whom graciously provided useful information and insightful comments. My Air War College faculty advisors, Dr. William Martel and Col ( Ret ) Theodore Hailes, gave me invaluable encouragement and assistance. My deepest thanks and appreciation go to my ever-patient family, my wife, Marie, and daughters, Angela and Therese for their support and understanding. They have continually provided me with love and understanding. That being said, I alone am responsible for any inadequacies in this paper. iii