Laser Developed Atmospheric Lens (LDAL) system concept

[gary]

In the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Spectrum
magazine (http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/laser-weapons-will-turn-earths-atmosphere-into-lenses-deflector-shields), Evan Ackerman discusses a concept out of BAE Systems
to use powerful pulsed lasers to create giant atmospheric lenses, mirrors
and defensive deflector shields for military applications.



IEEE article here including concept video -
http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/laser-weapons-will-turn-earths-atmosphere-into-lenses-deflector-shields

BAE Systems 15 Jan 2017 Press release here -
http://www.baesystems.com/en-aus/article/directed-energy-atmospheric-lens-could-revolutionise-future-battlefields

[Wavytone]

All we need is for some selfish prat to bring one of these to a star party to maximise the light captured by his dob, while totally ruining the seeing for everyone else....

[Zuts]

Yes, but you wouldn't say prat too loud as I bet you'd want to look through that Dob :)

[Atmos]

Just imagine the 50mm exit pupil ;)