Files and downloads
Click to download the files below. Most are relatively large, multi-megabyte files.
Click to download the files below. Most are relatively large, multi-megabyte files.
PowerPoint slides from March 2009 presentation by Van Nakagawara, FAA, to the plenary session of the International Laser Safety Conference in Reno, NV
Paper by Patrick Murphy, ILDA, giving an overview of the safety issue. Updated from the version published in the Proceedings of the International Laser Safety Conference, March 2009.
PowerPoint slides, updated since the original March 2009 presentation by Patrick Murphy, ILDA, to the International Laser Safety Conference meeting in Reno, NV
A one-page sheet that can be used by laser pointer distributors and dealers, to inform customers not to point lasers at aircraft. It is suggested to include one sheet per shipment to an end user customer. The flyer and/or the information on it may be freely downloaded and reproduced.
A three-page PDF brochure from the U.S. FDA. Covers hazards of high-powered laser pointers (> 5mW), FDA's authority, and tips for consumers.
A 55-page Dutch study of laser and searchlight effects on pilots. Many excellent photos. (Note: the first few pages are in Dutch, the majority is in English). 2.7 MB PDF-format file.
Skyzan printout showing the hazard from a Wicked Lasers Spyder III Pro Arctic laser pointer