Projectile delivery of disruptive media for target protection from directed energy

A projectile, comprising:

• a first container of a first disruptive medium or a disruptive-medium precursor;
• a first release mechanism operable to release the first disruptive medium from the first container;
• a controller in communication with the first release mechanism;
• calculation logic in communication with the controller;
• wherein the controller triggers the first release mechanism to release the first disruptive medium at a first release position;
• wherein the calculation logic calculates the first release position in response to detection of electromagnetic radiation by a sensor in communication with the controller or with the calculation logic.

A system, comprising:

• a sensor operable to detect electromagnetic radiation aimed at a target;
• a measurement module operable to characterize the electromagnetic radiation;
• calculation logic operable to calculate a first release position for a disruptive-medium cloud to protect the target based on a characterization by the measurement module;
• at least two of a clock, a position sensor, or a velocimeter;
• a projectile launcher;
• a projectile operable to release the disruptive-medium cloud;
• and
• control logic operable to trigger a release of the disruptive-medium cloud at the first release position.