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Product News: Riegl USA Announces Airborne Laser Scanner

Lower-power system achieves the Class 1 rating that the new FAA policy for rotocraft dictates

Riegl USA
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:20
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(Riegl USA: Orlando, FL) -- In 2006, a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SW-06-68) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was distributed regarding the potential hazards of mounting forward looking infrared (FLIR) systems on rotorcraft. Subsequent policy changes have been implemented regarding the safety of airborne laser scanners on rotorcraft because of these potential hazards. The policy identifies concerns with Class 3A, 3B, and 4 lasers. The proposed policy directs that these lasers not be approved in an operational configuration; the laser function must be electrically disabled and a Class 1 rating mandatory.

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