https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/24604aee-8696-49a9-aff8-8c88408229a6 This film shows TRW's Capistrano Test Site, a remote, 2,700 acre R&D complex in the hills at the edge of Camp Pendleton, operated by TRW's Defense Space Systems Group. San Juan Capistrano has been the primary test site for high energy laser devices for over three decades. It was built up dramatically to support space-based "Star Wars" weapons systems / SDI in the 1980's, and is still at work on advanced and powerful chemical laser systems, as well as radar and propulsion systems. Also tested at the CTS, various laser beam weapons, rocket engines, a lunar descent engine turned into a natural gas burning utility for power generation, innovative chemical processes to help increase use of clean coal, power generation and chemical laser systems, and more. Some of the systems developed at the site include: NACL - Navy/ARPA Advanced Chemical Laser - a 400 Kilowatt 10.6 micron carbon dioxide gas dynamic laser which succeeded in destroying target drones,MIRACL - Mid Infrared Advanced Chemical Laser - a 2.2 Megawatt 3.8 micron infrared deuterium fluoride chemical laser, ALPHA - This IR chemical laser device was completed in 1986 to demonstrate a performance goal of 2 Megawatts power with beam quality necessary to establish the feasibility of chemical lasers. The Capistrano Test Site (CTS), a 2,700-acre research facility operated by TRW, is dedicated to advancing propulsion, laser, and environmental technologies. Originally established for rocket engine testing, CTS has expanded into diverse scientific fields, including combustion science, laser research, and energy solutions. The site has played a key role in developing propulsion systems for space exploration and has applied this expertise to environmental innovations, such as low NOx burners that reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and charged droplet scrubbers for industrial pollution control. TRW has also pioneered coal desulfurization and synthetic natural gas production to make coal a cleaner energy source. Additionally, CTS is involved in high-energy chemical laser testing, magnetohydrodynamic power generation, and explosive evaluations, supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and mobile environmental monitoring units. Through its work in propulsion, clean energy, and advanced chemical processes, CTS continues to drive technological innovation, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient future. 00:00 San Juan Capistrano, a historic mission located 70 miles south of Los Angeles, known for its peaceful environment and the annual return of migrating swallows. 0:48: The Capistrano Test Site (CTS) is introduced as a 2,700-acre facility managed by TRW, dedicated to developing advanced scientific concepts, particularly in propulsion and combustion technology. 1:35: CTS has played a significant role in space exploration and propulsion advancements, with its expertise now being applied to new technologies and future innovations. 2:24:The facility conducts extensive research in propulsion system development, laser technology, chemical processes, and environmental energy systems. A master control center collects and processes test data in real-time. 3:15:CTS houses various test operations, including laser propagation studies, explosive gas evaluations, and ordnance testing. These efforts support advancements in military, industrial, and energy applications. 4:09 : TRW's work in high-energy chemical lasers is highlighted, showing how existing vacuum systems at CTS helped develop baseline demonstration lasers, which are now being tested for various applications. 5:04 :TRW adapts its expertise in combustion science to address environmental concerns. For example, low NOx burners, derived from lunar descent engine technology, significantly reduce nitrogen oxide emissions in industrial boilers. 5:47:TRW also contributes to clean air initiatives through electric propulsion and the charged droplet scrubber, which effectively removes pollutants from industrial emissions. 6:48:Advanced chemical laboratories at CTS study new materials and processes, supporting environmental research. Mobile labs conduct EPA-funded air, water, and waste sampling across the U.S. 8:21:The facility applies chemical engineering to energy production, focusing on coal desulfurization to make coal use more environmentally acceptable. TRW's pilot plant processes over eight tons of coal daily to test sulfur removal techniques. 9:50:TRW has also developed methods for producing synthetic natural gas from low-grade coal and is working on magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation, using combustion and plasma technologies originally developed for rocket and laser systems. 10:59:Conclusion. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. 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