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Laser weapon activities in Germany - technology and operational safety aspects
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This paper discusses the technical and operational safety challenges associated with the introduction of high-energy laser weapons, focusing on hazard analysis from direct beams, target reflections, and atmospheric scattering. It also reviews the German national laser weapon programme, including high-energy laser source developments and demonstrator projects by research institutes and defense contractors like Rheinmetall and MBDA.
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Laser weapon activities in Germany - technology and operational safety aspects
Hans-Albert Eckel
German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Technical Physics, Pfaffenwaldring 38-40, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany Email: [email protected]
Abstract: The introduction of laser weapons is not only a technical challenge but also requires a detailed consideration of operational safety aspects. The German activities in this field are discussed. © 2019 The Author.
OCIS codes: 140.0140, 290.0290.
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This paper discusses the technical and operational safety challenges associated with the introduction of high-energy laser weapons, focusing on hazard analysis from direct beams, target reflections, and atmospheric scattering. It also reviews the German national laser weapon programme, including hig...