Product Code: ILSC2007_1501

Laser Safety Measurements of a Multiple Laser System
Authors:
Mary Gorschboth, Naval Surface Warfare Center; Dahlgren VA USA
Presented at ILSC 2007

The Naval Sea Systems Command, as the Department of the Navy (DoN) Technical Lead Agent for laser safety, has established the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division as the Lead Navy Technical Laboratory (LNTL) for laser safety. Part of this responsibility includes the laser hazard evaluation of systems used on DoN installations or by DoN personnel. Furthermore, measures are recommended to eliminate exposure of personnel to hazardous optical radiation from these devices. The LNTL was requested to evaluate a tactical capabilities suite which incorporated six laser systems. The system utilizes four laser rangefinders, a laser pointer and a laser dazzler.