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Paintballing with Light

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Whether the simulation involves grenade launchers or inert mines, laser technology allows military personnel to train more effectively.

David Page, Precision-Optical Engineering

Paintballing techniques are well-established military training tools, but by using laser simulation devices, one can “paintball” with light. To make the training as representative as possible of the dangers to be found on the battleground, the simulation devices must closely match the operating modes of the real devices. This was the challenge faced by Precision-Optical Engineering of Hitchin, UK, in developing lenses for laser simulation devices required by the former Royal Ordnance factory at Blackburn, UK. Training exercises in woodland areas required two very different systems. The...Read full article

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    Published: August 2003
    defenseFeaturesindustriallaser simulation devicesmilitary training toolsPaintballing techniquesSensors & Detectors

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