IPS for high-energy weapons shipboard integration: collaborative challenges and advances in energy management, pulse adaptation, and stealth

To address the acute contradiction between the extremely high power demands of high-energy pulsed weapons and the requirement for full-spectrum stealth capability, this paper systematically reviews research progress and challenges in integrating energy adaptation and stealth coordination within shipboard integrated power systems.

A systematic review methodology is employed to establish a three-dimensional collaborative analysis framework integrating energy, stealth, and intelligence. Within this framework, an in-depth assessment is provided of energy management strategies for pulsed power adaptation, global signal management techniques, and intelligent collaborative design methods based on digital twin technology. Furthermore, the study systematically reviews the current state of research on key technologies such as hybrid energy storage system topologies, multi-physics-based characteristic signal suppression, and cross-domain collaborative decision-making mechanisms.

In terms of energy matching, hybrid energy storage systems are widely recognized as a mainstream solution for mitigating pulsed power impacts and ensuring grid stability. Regarding stealth coordination, active control technologies such as digital degaussing and active noise control are increasingly replacing traditional passive suppression methods. At the system integration level, the introduction of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies shows strong potential for addressing challenges related to millisecond-level dynamic response requirements and inefficient R&D iteration cycles.

Theoretical research and technical analysis indicate that establishing an integrated collaborative design framework for precise energy supply and intelligent signal control is a fundamental approach to addressing compatibility challenges associated with high-energy weapons aboard naval vessels. In particular, intelligent dynamic trade-off control and cross-domain collaborative optimization are expected to become key future research directions, carrying significant strategic importance for enhancing the combat effectiveness and survivability of next-generation naval vessels.