Insanely Dangerous Pranks

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Laser Targeting U.S Commercial Aircraft

— April 19, 2009 — Unique
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.

Trend Themes

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Industry Implications

  1. Aviation — The aviation industry can explore innovative technologies and protocols to detect laser incidents and protect pilots and passengers from potential harm.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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