ABSTRACT
Many outdoor laser applications are becoming more common and some are on the edge of becoming common place. Research drone applications are being developed, from measuring the density of vegetation to cutting leaves on tall trees. One other outdoor application which the public hears about indirectly is light detection and ranging (LIDAR), laser light radar—the largest application of this is driverless vehicles. LIDAR is sometimes called laser scanning and 3D scanning, with terrestrial, airborne, and mobile applications. Outdoor laser work has many technical issues that typical indoor laser lab work does not encounter. The chapter also provides the generic range safety guidelines for military laser ranges. There are several requirements that have to be met prior to an activity or command conducting training or operations on a certified laser range. The training plan can legitimately be provided via a phone call, email, through official correspondence, or over the radio as the aircraft approach the range.
