Potential Environmental Impacts of Army Laser Operations: An Overview

Abstract

Lasers have become increasingly useful in military operations, particularly as aids for training, acquisition of targets, and fire control. This document addresses environmental impacts attending Department of Army research and development programs of military utility. It is intended to provide relevant background information for Army environmental documentation requirements as detailed in Army Regulation (AR) 200-2 and supplements to this AR by the major Army commands.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADB077874

Entities

People

  • Steven R. Bennett

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Dye Lasers
  • Electromagnetic Metamaterials
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Environmental Protection
  • Frequency Combs
  • Health Services
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Dyes
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Masers
  • Medical Personnel
  • Optics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy