ADELPHI, Md. -- Just as sunglasses protect the wearer's eyes from the ultraviolet rays of the summer sun, some materials protect eyes and sensors from laser devices. U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL ...

Damage to crops caused by birds costs millions of dollars each year. Now, researchers from the University of Florida and the University of Rhode Island in the US are investigating the effectiveness of ...

What and who is the Laser Safety Officer? The Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is the individual who has the authority and responsibility to evaluate laser hazards, monitor and enforce compliance with ...

Laser pointers may be great fun to tease the cat with, but for pilots they are a major hazard. The United States FAA reports over 2,000 incidents every year of planes having lasers pointed at them - ...

Anyone who uses lasers in their line of work will know how important it is not only to wear laser safety glasses but to ensure that those worn offer the appropriate level of protection. However, with ...

Forget about drones and warships – one of the main current threats to all pilots is actually the standard laser, which is much more harmful than you might think. Luckily, researchers at the Air Force ...

U.S. Air Force pilots will receive upgraded "Block 3 Family" eyewear, featuring protection against laser strikes and other enhancements like ballistic protection and improved night visibility. This ...

As the world's first 10 m safety laser scanner, the SLS10 enables customers to see farther and protect more. With a maximum safety range of 10 m (32.8 ft) across a 275° scanning angle for 70 mm ...

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Like something out of a sci-fi movie, cutting edge lasers could instantaneously incapacitate and disrupt technology while presenting an equally grave danger to Soldiers’ safety on ...

Flight Officer Camron Iverson of the Washington State Patrol tested laser protection lenses formulated at AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. The fact that Deputy Secretary of Defense ...