There seems to be no end to the stupid things that people can do. The latest incidents of U.S commercial aircraft being targeted by green and red lasers is a good example of how unintelligent some pranksters might be.
This is a particularly brainless prank because of the inherent danger involved. When a laser beam intersects with the eye, a condition known as laser induced flash blindness can occur. This holds true especially for people accustomed to low light levels, like a pilot.
The first image shown here is a look at a human eye that has suffered a hemorrhage due to laser-induced flash-blindness. To see what damage a laser beam can cause a CD case, check out the video above.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Laser-targeting Pranks
- The trend of pranksters targeting commercial aircraft with lasers creates a need for innovative solutions to detect and prevent these dangerous incidents.
- Laser-induced Flash Blindness
- The trend of laser-induced flash blindness highlights the opportunity for protective eyewear technology advancements to minimize the impact on pilots and other individuals exposed to laser beams.
- Public Safety Regulations
- The trend of laser incidents prompts the need for stricter regulations and penalties to deter individuals from engaging in dangerous pranks with lasers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Aviation
- The aviation industry can explore innovative technologies and protocols to detect laser incidents and protect pilots and passengers from potential harm.
- Protective Eyewear
- The protective eyewear industry can leverage the trend of laser-induced flash blindness to develop advanced eye protection solutions for individuals in high-risk professions.
- Law Enforcement
- Law enforcement agencies can take advantage of the trend of laser-targeting pranks to develop surveillance and tracking systems to identify and apprehend perpetrators.
