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2005-01-14 Down Under

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Posted by God Save The World 2005-01-14 9:15:28 PM|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11137 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 this is probably a really stupid question, but can't they place some glasses on when they take off and land...or place some kind of protective film over the windshield?

Posted by 2b 2005-01-14 6:59:42 AM|| 2005-01-14 6:59:42 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Can we equip the commercial planes with laser-guided missiles?

Posted by BH 2005-01-14 10:03:49 AM|| 2005-01-14 10:03:49 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 There are no stupid questions, only stupid people asking questions. Seriously, 2b, that's not a stupid question. There are coatings that can be applied to somewhat diffuse small intensity laser beams.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2005-01-14 10:39:22 AM|| 2005-01-14 10:39:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Will any protective measures, though, make normal tasks nigh impossible? I.e. similar to wearing welding goggles to drive.

Posted by Xbalanke 2005-01-14 2:43:42 PM|| 2005-01-14 2:43:42 PM|| Front Page Top

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