AH-1S Laser Rangefinder/Illuminator

AH-1S Laser Rangefinder/Illuminator

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AH-1S is a helicopter-mounted laser rangefinder designator mounted on

Type: Nd-YAG

Wavelength: 1064 nm

the nose of the aircraft.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Laser Classification ............

This system contains a Class 4 laser and requires an established laser safety program to

ensure its safe use. Develop a written Local Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) IAW

guidelines provided in this TB.

Hazard distance .................

Do not permit personnel to view the laser from within the beam at distances less than 6.3

km for unaided viewing, or 40 km when viewing the laser through magnifying optical

instruments.

Ocular injury ....................

Use protective eyewear that filter at 1064 nm with a minimum OD of 3.8 for unaided

viewing, and a minimum OD of 4.5 for viewing through magnifying optical instruments.

Eliminate all specular surfaces (man made and natural) capable of producing potentially

Outdoor range operations .....

hazardous reflections. Control unauthorized personnel access to controlled area. Appoint a

qualified Laser Range Safety Officer.

Consult the equipment Technical Manual for other operator and/or maintenance hazards.

Other...............................

AIM-1/D Laser Aiming Device

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AIM-1/D is a battery powered IR laser aiming device which can be fitted on a variety of

Type: Gallium-Al:Arsenide

weapons. The system has two modes, local and remote, with a high and low intensity

Wavelength: 800 - 850 nm

setting.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Laser Classification ............

This system contains a Class 3b laser and requires an established laser safety program to

ensure its safe use. Develop a written Local Standing Operating Procedure (SOP). This

laser, when used with its training filter, is a Class 1 laser device.

Hazard distance .................

When not using the training filter, do not permit the user to aim at unprotected personnel

within 236 m or at personnel using magnifying optics within 3.55 km.

Ocular injury ....................

Use protective eyewear that filter at 830 nm with a minimum OD of 2.5 for unaided and

aided viewing.

Consult the equipment Technical Manual for other operator and/or maintenance hazards.

Other...............................

Do not operate the AIM-1/D without the training filter covering the exit port.

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