L@ser attacks on Aircraft
Can someone tell me why the spelling of 'laser' has the '@' symbol ?
Is it a a yankee thing ??
The acronym of "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" should simply be 'laser'
Is it a a yankee thing ??
The acronym of "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" should simply be 'laser'
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had an attack recently into Muscat on approach for Rwy 08, blinded my right eye. guys from my airline are saying its becoming pretty common into MCT. be careful people
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I asked the same thing and Vis3 was kind enough to PM me that it is an auto PPRuNe thing to hinder people getting their hands on the things (via Google connections).
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"Can someone tell me why the spelling of 'laser' has the '@' symbol ?
Is it a a yankee thing ??
The acronym of "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" should simply be 'laser'"
Calm down dear.
Is it a a yankee thing ??
The acronym of "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" should simply be 'laser'"
Calm down dear.
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A Newcastle teenager who shone a laser pen into the cockpit of the Northumbria Police helicopter has been sentenced.
BBC News - David Taylor sentenced for helicopter laser pen attack
BBC News - David Taylor sentenced for helicopter laser pen attack
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@cowl flaps
I've always assumed it was to prevent this thread showing up on Google when the sort of juvenile delinquent who would think shining a l@ser at an aircraft is funny searches for information on his appalling hobby.
Of course it won't work since Google now searches all the words in posts, not just the thread title...but that's a common reason for using @ instead of a.
I've always assumed it was to prevent this thread showing up on Google when the sort of juvenile delinquent who would think shining a l@ser at an aircraft is funny searches for information on his appalling hobby.
Of course it won't work since Google now searches all the words in posts, not just the thread title...but that's a common reason for using @ instead of a.
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In another Middle Eastern country, we often had problems with green lasers being aimed at aircraft during final approach. Crews routinely reported the problem to ATC.
The problem was largely resolved-- police took these complaints seriously and the local papers also published articles, which mentioned that perpetrators may be punished with the Death Penalty if their activities were to lead to an aircraft accident involving fatalities.
The problem was largely resolved-- police took these complaints seriously and the local papers also published articles, which mentioned that perpetrators may be punished with the Death Penalty if their activities were to lead to an aircraft accident involving fatalities.
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another dipstick surfaces...
Rewards?
Has anyone put up a reward for turning in someone caught pulling this stunt? That Russian video (earlier post) appears as though the perp was near some buildings in a relatively populated area. Someone else might have seen who done it.
I was thinking about something like $1000 for a tip leading to prosecution. But after watching the dollar
I'll take an ounce of gold instead.
I was thinking about something like $1000 for a tip leading to prosecution. But after watching the dollar
I'll take an ounce of gold instead.
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You wonder what goes through peoples heads to do something so stupid and dangerous for a minute of fun...
Such a disregard for safety I bet they would be moaning if something happened and a family member of there's was on the aircraft.
Why where these ever made in the first place do they have a function in the world ?
Such a disregard for safety I bet they would be moaning if something happened and a family member of there's was on the aircraft.
Why where these ever made in the first place do they have a function in the world ?
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Aviator asked:
They were made because it's in the nature of humankind to produce every gadget we invent. Sooner or later, for good or ill, most of them find their way into private hands.
As an astronomer actively pursuing outreach, I find a laser pointer VERY useful. There simply is no better -- or remotely equal -- tool for identifying stars and constellations to a group of people.
I also fitted a 5-milliwatt green laser to my 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, whose design and mounting often impede (and sometimes prevent) sighting up the optical tube into the sky. The laser lets me point it to a naked-eye reference in seconds, where I used to fumble around for minutes. On this telescope, it's the best tool imaginable for initial location.
However, I share your bewilderment and outrage over the abuse of lasers. I always check for air traffic before turning mine on, then douse it as soon as I've found my place. It's seldom on for more than 10 seconds per few minutes. At the legal US limit, the beam remains visible in very clear, dry conditions. Even among astronomers, careless use has made enemies of lasers, and I keep mine off where it's not welcome.
Cell-phone idiocy injures and kills many more people than laser idiocy ever will, but anyone who called for a ban on cell phones we'd dismiss as a fruit loop. With so many needlessly powerful lasers (and phones!) already in reckless hands, I believe we'll do more good by educating the users than by banning the tools.
Why where these ever made in the first place do they have a function in the world ?
As an astronomer actively pursuing outreach, I find a laser pointer VERY useful. There simply is no better -- or remotely equal -- tool for identifying stars and constellations to a group of people.
I also fitted a 5-milliwatt green laser to my 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, whose design and mounting often impede (and sometimes prevent) sighting up the optical tube into the sky. The laser lets me point it to a naked-eye reference in seconds, where I used to fumble around for minutes. On this telescope, it's the best tool imaginable for initial location.
However, I share your bewilderment and outrage over the abuse of lasers. I always check for air traffic before turning mine on, then douse it as soon as I've found my place. It's seldom on for more than 10 seconds per few minutes. At the legal US limit, the beam remains visible in very clear, dry conditions. Even among astronomers, careless use has made enemies of lasers, and I keep mine off where it's not welcome.
Cell-phone idiocy injures and kills many more people than laser idiocy ever will, but anyone who called for a ban on cell phones we'd dismiss as a fruit loop. With so many needlessly powerful lasers (and phones!) already in reckless hands, I believe we'll do more good by educating the users than by banning the tools.
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L@sers, being coherent monochromatic light, are very easy to detect and protect against. I hope that there are counter-measures already in development and trials. The science is straightforward.
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Apologies Blue Wolf
A long time ago....In a thread much like this...I belittled someone re: dangers posed by laser light.
That person proceeded to nail me to the extent that 4 PPrune users were barred...
I have subsequently become a victim of such an attack, and I realise now the safety implications.
Blue Wolf. You were entirely correct.
Lasers pose a real and valid threat to air traffic.
That person proceeded to nail me to the extent that 4 PPrune users were barred...
I have subsequently become a victim of such an attack, and I realise now the safety implications.
Blue Wolf. You were entirely correct.
Lasers pose a real and valid threat to air traffic.
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Another one reported - Edinburgh this time.
BBC News - Warning over l@ser shone at plane landing in Edinburgh
BBC News - Warning over l@ser shone at plane landing in Edinburgh