LASERs & LASER Safety

Question 1

List three military systems that would use a LASER (x)

Answer 1

Missile System
LRF System
Defensive Countermeasure Systems

Question 2

What document would inform you on LASER safety policies? (x)

Question 3

What are the direct hazards to humans when operating a LASER?

Answer 3

Blinding, Burning

Question 4

What is the definiton of a Class I LASER?

Answer 4

<0.39mW emittance, non hazardous to eyesight.

Question 5

What are ‘performance distractors’ associated with LASER operation (BOBJUDAS)?

Answer 5

Boresight Error
Overspill
Backscatter
Jitter
Underspill
Divergence
Attenuation
Scintillation

Question 6

What are the possible symptoms of a LASER eye injury?

Answer 6

Redness of eyes
Temporary/permanent blindness
Long-term afterimages
Pronounced watering of the eyes

Question 7

A person suspected of being subjected to a laser incident must go and see which medical professional?

Answer 7

AvMed Doctor

Question 8

What level of protection is provided against lasers by your flying helmets?

Answer 8

None.

Question 9

What is the power output limit of a class IV LASER

Answer 9

> 0.5W (500mW)

Question 10

What are the action to be carried out in the event of being targeted by a laser, whilst flying? (x)