Internal codename: MPL-D · Organization: Fratres X AI — Defense Projects
Repository: https://github.com/Fratres-X-AI/MPL-D
Package type: Conceptual non-kinetic counter-UAS sensor-denial study — not a proposal, not a capability claim, not a fielded system
Emitter/optics schematic only. No host platform depicted. Not an engineering drawing.
Problem (planning — homeland-primary): Soft and critical sites face Group 1–2 UAS that retain EO “eyes.” Smoke and EW often fail; kinetic does not scale cheaply for densified homeland CUAS. Public SOTA dazzlers skew ground RWS / site — see docs/SOTA_PASS_1.md.
Concept (Preliminary Design): Module producing a static multi-point NIR pattern (940 nm fiber-coupled class leading candidate + static DOE) for non-kinetic EO sensor denial. Primary CONOPS narrative: homeland / infrastructure layered defense (docs/CONOPS_HOMELAND.md). Secondary: UAV-mount / drone-on-drone payload.
Maturity banner: Preliminary Design · Docs G-DOC/G-PROTO PASS · Physical / energize BLOCKED · Tier T0/T1 · Not SOTA hardware.
Phase 0 bench not started. No hardware energized. No LSO. No export ruling.
Stack handoff: Desktop
Fratres_Homeland_KillWeb_Handoff/· Wicked-Webdocs/STACK_HANDOFF/
Compliance path:docs/LSO_NHZ_PATH.md·docs/RFQ_PHASE0_BENCH_KIT.md·docs/EXPORT_CONTROL_SCREENING.md
Placed by partner survey (mast H1); pulsed by Wicked Web — not a siting product.
Host baseline (Concept): Fixed-site / mast primary (H1). Drone-X airborne secondary — ICD not released (R-INT-001).
SOTA Pass 1–3 + idea-defense hardening: COMPLETE (documentation) — homeland frame, fixed-site packaging, C2 emulator, dual-path BOM, competitive close, external review pack. Digital GPU pattern surrogate Unvalidated (analysis/results/gpu_pass3/).
→ docs/EXTERNAL_REVIEW_READY.md · docs/SOTA_PASS_3.md · docs/IDEA_DEFENSE_BRIEF.md
| Gate | Status | Meaning for reviewers |
|---|---|---|
| G-DOC | PASS | Pre-energization documentation exists |
| G-PROTO | PASS | Design + test + traceability package defined |
| G-SAF-01/02/03 | OPEN | LSO, NHZ, SOP not approved |
| G-HW-P0 | OPEN | Hardware not procured |
| G-ENR | BLOCKED | No laser energization authorized |
Detail: docs/phase0_gate_status.md
| # | Deliverable | Maturity | Evidence status | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | System architecture | Preliminary Design | ARCHITECTURE, ICD stub | No CAD; host ICD open |
| 2 | Beam physics / sources | Preliminary Design | PHYSICS_BASIS, link budget | θ, η_DOE unmeasured |
| 3 | Power / thermal / effects | Preliminary Design | Analysis scripts | All models unvalidated |
| 4 | Risks & limitations | Preliminary Design | RISK_REGISTER (15 risks) | 4 residual High |
| 5 | CONOPS | Preliminary Design | CONOPS + CONOPS_HOMELAND + SOTA_PASS_1 | No field authorization; fixed-site ICD missing |
| 6 | Requirements / RTM | Preliminary Design | 25 reqs traced (incl. REQ-H-*) | 0 verification passes |
| 7 | Roadmap Ph 0/1/2 | Preliminary Design | ROADMAP.md | Ph 1/2 not authorized |
| 8 | Handoff / TDP | Preliminary Design | TDP_STRUCTURE, tdp-baseline-0.1 |
Doc baseline only — zero test validation |
| ID | Residual | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| R-EFF-001 | High | Dazzle vs threat EO unproven — no T-03 data |
| R-EYE-001 | High | NHZ incomplete; 940 nm invisible beam |
| R-VIB-001 | High | Pattern wander unquantified — no T-05 |
| R-TRK-001 | High | Static pattern vs maneuver (Phase 0 accepted gap) |
| R-ROE-001 | Medium | Protocol IV — no legal review |
| R-EXP-001 | Medium | No ITAR/EAR ruling |
Full register: docs/RISK_REGISTER.md
| Done | Still Weak | Risks | Next Steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDP + tdp-baseline-0.1; SOTA 1–2; idea-defense brief; threat bounds; competitive positioning; Kill-Web note; H1 mast down-select; 25-req RTM | Zero tests; LSO/NHZ; hardware; export ruling; quotes; counsel memo; 0/25 RTM PASS | 4× residual High (R-EFF, R-EYE, R-VIB, R-TRK) | Defend the idea with IDEA_DEFENSE_BRIEF; execute G-ENR blockers for evidence |
Handoff verdict: Documentation baseline released — not validated system handoff. Detail: docs/HANDOFF_READINESS.md · docs/HANDOFF_GAP_TRACKER.md
TDP baseline: tdp-baseline-0.1 — docs/TDP_BASELINE_REGISTRY.md
Start: docs/GOVERNMENT_REVIEW_GUIDE.md
TDP map: docs/TDP_STRUCTURE.md
Handoff index: docs/PROTOTYPE_HANDOFF.md
Do not infer: operational range, threat effectiveness, safety approval, or export clearance from this repository alone.
flowchart LR
Host[Host UAV Power and Control] --> Payload[MPL-D Payload]
Payload --> Laser[940 nm class source]
Laser --> Collim[Collimator]
Collim --> DOE[Static DOE 3x3]
DOE --> Target[Target EO sensor]
Full diagram and trades: docs/ARCHITECTURE.md
| Parameter | Planning estimate | Uncertainty |
|---|---|---|
| P_opt | 2–10 W pattern | Vendor-class |
| η_wp | 0.35–0.50 @ 940 nm | Use 0.40 nominal |
| θ_half | 0.5–3 mrad | Must measure |
| I_eff @ 500 m (example) | ~0.8 W/m² single beam | ±order of magnitude |
| Dazzle success | Not modeled | T-03 required |
Detail: docs/ANALYSIS_VALIDATION_STATUS.md · docs/PHYSICS_BASIS.md
| Topic | Status |
|---|---|
| Laser safety / NHZ | Open — docs/LASER_SAFETY_PLAN.md |
| Protocol IV / ROE | Unresolved — docs/ROE_PROTOCOL_IV.md |
| Export ITAR/EAR | No ruling — HOLD — docs/EXPORT_CONTROL_SCREENING.md |
| Phase | Status | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 0 bench | Blocked (G-ENR) | No |
| Phase 1 integration | Not authorized | If approved separately |
| Phase 2 validation | Not authorized | TBD |
Detail: docs/ROADMAP.md
| Path | Contents |
|---|---|
docs/ |
Architecture, RTM, risks, safety, compliance, TDP |
hardware/ |
BOM, procurement, optics, interface |
analysis/ |
Link budget, thermal, vibration scripts |
tests/ |
T-01–T-05 procedures, SOP draft |
components/LaserDazzlerHero.tsx |
UI hero — emitter-only schematic |
assets/preview-laser-dazzler-hero.html |
Browser preview |
Emitter-only — no drone imagery. Requires framer-motion + Tailwind if embedded in app.
Proprietary — all rights reserved. See LICENSE. Not open source.
Export/safety: NOTICE. Data rights: docs/DATA_RIGHTS.md.
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