AN/UAS-9 Laser Rangefinder/Designator

AN/UAS-9 Laser Rangefinder/Designator

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/UAS-9 is a laser rangefinder/designator set.

Type: Nd-YAG

Wavelength: 1064 nm

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

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) IAW

guidance provided in this TB.

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

In the designator mode, do not permit personnel to view the laser from within the beam at

distances less than 9.7 km with the naked eye. In the rangefinder mode, do not permit

personnel to view the laser from within the beam at distances less than 5.5 km with the

naked eye. Viewing the laser through magnifying optical instruments will be

considerably shorter.

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

This laser is hazardous to the naked eye for a distance of 5.5 km. Use protective eyewear

that filter at 1064 nm with a minimum OD of 5.0.

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

Outdoor range operations .....

hazardous reflections. Control unauthorized personnel access to controlled area. Use

only on an approved laser range or training area. Appoint a qualified Laser Range Safety

Officer.

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

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

AN/ULQ-13 Microwave Test Van

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/ULQ-13 is a microwave testing van. Two antennas are utilized by this

Frequency: 2 6 GHz ; 7 10 GHz

system; a parabolic reflector for the lower frequency range and a horn for the

higher frequency range.

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard. Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines

provided in this TB) .

Hazard distance from antenna ....

In the nonscanning mode, exclude personnel to distances of 6.0 m from the antenna. In

the scanning mode, exclude personnel to distances of 3.0 m from the antenna. Prohibit

access of to the roof of the van during transmissions. Use the scanning mode for

operations whenever practical.

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

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

Specify the use of dummy loads during maintenance operations.

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