The most extensive military application for lasers is in rangefinding. Examples of tactical laser rangefinders include the AN/GVS-5, and the AN/PVS-6, also known as the mini eye-safe laser IR observation set. Another category of equipment similar to laser designators are laser markers. In general, laser markers put out a less powerful and less precise beam than laser target designators. Most laser markers can be used to designate only large, fixed targets, whereas laser designators can be used to pinpoint both fixed targets and small and/or moving targets. One of the most interesting application of lasers to ground combat is their usefulness in sighting small arms. Communication systems using laser beams could provide secure communications for tactical ground units.


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    Title :

    Lasers: the battlefield tools of tomorrow are here


    Additional title:

    Laser: Die Kriegswaffen von morgen


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Defense Electronics ; 21 , 7 ; 73-78


    Publication date :

    1989


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English