Optical Radiation Hazard Evaluation of the Intevac, Inc., Laser Used in a Target Detection System

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential health hazards associated with the optical radiation emitted by the Intevac, Inc., laser used in a target detection system and to make recommendations designed to eliminate the exposure of personnel to potentially hazardous optical radiation produced by this device.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 06, 1999
Accession Number
ADA365572

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey R. Pfoutz
  • Penelope K. Galoff
  • Shawn D. Sparks
  • Terry L. Lyon

Organizations

  • United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Hygiene
  • Laser Beams
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Maryland
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Power Supplies
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Hazards
  • Radiologic Health
  • Target Detection
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy