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Lockheed updates laser rangefinders

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Lockheed Martin of Bethesda, Md., has delivered the first modernized day sensor assembly (M-DSA) laser rangefinder designator (LRFD) for use on the US Army’s AH-64D Apache helicopter. As the chief targeting aid for the Apache, the LRFD is critical for establishing the range to target for accurate weapon aiming. It provides enhanced performance to the modernized target acquisition designation sight/pilot night-vision sensor system. The AH-64D Apache helicopter with the modernized day sensor assembly system. “The new laser is the first component to be fielded in the...Read full article

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    Published: August 2013
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    laser rangefinder
    A laser rangefinder is a device that uses laser technology to measure the distance between the device and a target. It operates on the principle of measuring the time it takes for a laser beam to travel to the target and back, calculating the distance based on the speed of light. Laser rangefinders are commonly used in various applications, including surveying, hunting, golfing, military and defense, and outdoor activities. Key points about laser rangefinders: Distance measurement: The...
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