LAV-AD (Light Armored Vehicle Air Defense)

LAV-AD (Light Armored Vehicle Air Defense)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The LAV-AD is a light armored vehicle-mounted laser rangefinder. It is used in

Type: CO2

a tactical environment for weapon employment and real target engagements.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

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

The LAV-AD utilizes a Class 1 laser and is considered safe.

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

When viewing the LAV-AD laser with the naked eye, use plastic protective eyewear to

prevent exposure to scattered laser energy.

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

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

Provide eye protectors for maintenance personnel.

LOPAR (Low Power Acquisition Radar)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The LOPAR is a surveillance radar which normally operates with

Frequency: CLASSIFIED

Power: CLASSIFIED

the antenna scanning.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

In the scanning mode, this system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in

excess of the safety standard. In the nonscanning mode, 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 a distance of 53 m from the main beam

of the antenna.

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

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

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