Accession Number:

AD0744656

Title:

Eye-Safe Operation of Illuminator-Aided Imaging Systems

Descriptive Note:

Phase rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AERO-ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• Campana, S. B.

Report Date:

1972-05-19

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

Eye-safe levels recommended by the three services are given in terms of maximum permissible corneal irradiance. The effect of laser sources with large exit pupils on the eye-safety calculations is discussed. Formulas for determining safe operating conditions are given. Six examples of eye-safety computations are given using the figures provided.

Descriptors:

• *LASERS
• *EYE
• SAFETY
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• OPERATORS(PERSONNEL)
• GAS LASERS
• RADIATION DOSAGE
• RADIATION EFFECTS
• RADIATION HAZARDS
• TELEVISION DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• CORNEA

Subject Categories:

• Nuclear Radiation Shielding, Protection and Safety

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE