U.S. Air Force Laser Illuminators

Abstract

The U.S. Air Force is pursuing the development of tactical laser illuminators to be employed by USAF Security Forces in the protection of high-valued assets. Through the effects of illumination, glare, and psychological impact, lasers can provide unequivocal warning, threat assessment based on reaction to the warning, hesitation, distraction, and reductions in combat and functional effectiveness. Two developmental programs are described, including hardware descriptions and Air Force plans for future activities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1998
Accession Number
ADA351207

Entities

People

  • Dean S. Adler

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Circuit Boards
  • Continuous Waves
  • Department Of Defense
  • Determinants (Mathematics)
  • Eye Safety
  • Force Protection
  • Illumination
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Law Enforcement
  • Nonlethal Weapons
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy