SAE AS4970

1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Background
5 Recommendations
6 Laser safety, analysis methodology for aircraft
    operations
7 Preventive methods
8 Navigable airspace control measures
9 Atmospheric propagation
10 Measurement techniques for outdoor laser applications
Appendix A Examples of forms for use in laser operations
Appendix B Data Tables
Appendix C Calculations used in laser operations approval
             process
Appendix D Laser incident form and questionnaire
Appendix E Airport diagrams illustrating flight zones

Provides a method for protecting the navigable airspace around airports from unwanted laser illuminations and a procedure for proponents to seek approval from regulatory agencies for operations of various classes of laser devices and their applications within this volume of airspace.

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) provides a method for protecting the navigable airspace around airports from unwanted laser illuminations and a procedure for proponents to seek approval from regulatory agencies for operations of various classes of laser devices and their applications within this volume of airspace. This document also provides a system of data disclosure deemed necessary for a regulatory agency to determine the potential safety effect of proposed outdoor laser activities upon flight operations within the defined airspace.