Laser Distance Measuring Equipment Used by U. S. Army Topographic Command (USATOPOCOM) February-April 1971.

Abstract

A special study of the potential hazards associated with the use of four types of laser distance measuring equipment used by USATOPOCOM was conducted during February - April 1971. The equipment, used for precise distance measurements over survey lines varying between 5 and 40 km, was found to emit potentially hazardous beams intensities at a range up to 300 m even for momentary viewing. Caution distances at which to limit long-term viewing extended to 9 km. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0729346

Entities

People

  • David H. Sliney

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Equipment
  • Construction Equipment
  • Distance Measuring Equipment
  • Earth Handling Equipment
  • Intensity
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy