Airborne laser is a weapon developed by the US Military with Northrup Grumman. The laser is a high power (in kW region) and can be used to destroy vehicles and personnel.
This is a weapons system with an mega-watt class chemical iodine laser. It cannot be purchased by the general population or public due to this classification.
Not really. The amount of power needed is tremendous, so anything useful would be huge. Boeing has been messing around with an airborne laser gun for years. It uses a giant laser which generates a beam that passes through a set of mirrors so that it can be aimed. It takes up all the space in a B747 aircraft.
Robert W. Duffner has written: 'Airborne laser' -- subject(s): High power lasers, Military applications, Lasers, History
The word 'airborne' is an adjective, a word thatdescribesa noun: airborne pollen, airborne troops.
Airborne has two syllables.
The only whole Airborne division is the 82nd. Although 101st still bears the Airborne tab above their unit insignia, they are not an airborne unit.
Robert J. Allen has written: 'NASA three-laser airborne differential absorption lidar system electronics' -- subject(s): Astronautics, Lasers, Optical communication systems
US airborne included 82d and 101st Airborne Division plus British 6th Airborne
The program that utilizes laser technology to defend America against missiles is known as the Airborne Laser (ABL) program. This initiative aimed to develop a high-energy laser system mounted on an aircraft to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles during their boost phase. Although the ABL program was ultimately canceled in 2012 due to technical challenges and cost concerns, it represented an innovative approach to missile defense. Current research continues in various military and defense sectors to explore advanced laser systems for similar applications.
airborne pathfinders went in before the main airborne assault started to 'light' the drop zones for incoming airborne troops
Airborne laser scanning (ALS) emerged in the late 20th century, with initial research and development occurring in the 1960s and 1970s. The technology gained traction in the 1990s as advancements in laser technology, GPS, and digital imaging made it feasible for large-scale topographic mapping and vegetation studies. By the early 2000s, ALS became widely used in various applications, including forestry, urban planning, and flood modeling, due to its ability to collect high-resolution, three-dimensional data efficiently. Today, ALS continues to evolve with improvements in sensor technology and data processing techniques, enhancing its accuracy and expanding its applications.
Cold sores aren't airborne.