Eye-safe laser illuminators as less-than-lethal weapons

John Dee German; Dean S. Adler

doi:10.1117/12.263492

10 January 1997 Eye-safe laser illuminators as less-than-lethal weapons

John Dee German, Dean S. Adler

Proceedings Volume 3000, Laser Diode and LED Applications III; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.263492
Event: Photonics West '97, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Law enforcement and military forces are often faced with situations requiring less-than-lethal response options. Low- power, eye-safe laser illuminators have been shown to be effective, non-lethal weapons for a variety of law enforcement and other-than-war military applications. 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. This paper discusses ongoing research and development by Science and Engineering Associates into laser illuminator concepts for civilian and military use. Topics include fundamental design and safety issues, laser diode requirements, and laser illuminator concepts, including a grenade shell laser system that converts a standard 40-mm grenade launcher into a laser illuminator.

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John Dee German and Dean S. Adler "Eye-safe laser illuminators as less-than-lethal weapons", Proc. SPIE 3000, Laser Diode and LED Applications III, (10 January 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.263492

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