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Old 22nd Jan 2005, 13:57
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KES-rayman
 
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The laser used in those devices emit 630-685nm(Red) at aprox.
5 mw the same as a laser pen,,these can cause ZERO eye injurys..
Now from the info I have gathered pilots are getting flashed with
532nm (Green) lasers,,a 5mw green vs. 5mw Red,they have the same output power but the Green is centered right in the middle of our visual spectrum thats why we perceive it as brighter.
Now if your cockpit is flashed with a Green laser and you see an afterglow of Red in your vision take ALL precautions to avoid
that is more power than a simple 5mw green laser pen!
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