Accession Number:

AD0776386

Title:

Laser Aiming Light.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jan 71-Mar 73,

Corporate Author:

ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA NIGHT VISION LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Hacskaylo,Michael

Report Date:

1974-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

The laser aiming light LAL for use with small arms was developed and field tested. The aiming light was designed with advanced state-of-the-art components consisting of a room temperature laser diode, low impedance laser diode mount, and microelectronic pulser. The LAL has an emission wavelength ranging from 820 to 850 nanometers for use with night vision goggles. The LAL housing is single structured, that is, 6.25 inches long, 0.78 inch diameter, with a 1.20-inch-diameter lens compartment the LAL weighs 7.87 ounces. The LAL is powered by an 11.2-volt battery, and the average optical output power ranges from 50 to 350 microwatts. The aiming light has a boresight mechanism that interfaces with the rifle adapter. The LAL was field tested on the M-16 rifle in the single as well as rapid-fire mode and did not exhibit degradation. The laser aiming light is considered to be eye-safe. Author

Descriptors:

• *SMALL ARMS
• *GUN SIGHTS
• *LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
• *SEMICONDUCTOR LASERS
• GALLIUM ARSENIDES
• ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS
• GALLIUM ARSENIDE LASERS
• INFRARED LASERS
• NIGHT VISION
• GUN COMPONENTS
• LIGHTWEIGHT
• AIMING

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers
• Guns

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE