WASHINGTON -- A new system of lasers designed to warn pilots they have entered restricted airspace over Washington can't be used on planes flying in or above the clouds. Trouble is, clouds cover most ...

During a live-fire test, the new RAF self-protection system, based on the Thales Elix-IR threat warning system and the Leonardo Miysis DIRCM, shot down 100% of the heat-seeking missiles launched ...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required for all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems (including imbedded lasers if hazards are accessible), and must be approved by the Laser Safety ...

All entry points to laser facilities must be clearly marked with ANSI-compliant laser hazard warning signs. These signs are essential for communicating the presence of laser radiation and ensuring a ...

When using a Class 3B or Class 4 laser, potential hazards from the direct beam exist to the eye and skin. The severity of these hazards is dependent upon the wavelength and the power output of the ...