LiDAR Caution
Jan 15, 2019 14:14:27 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
An article on the BBC regarding sensor damage caused by LASERS and LiDAR:
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46875947
Dik
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46875947
Dik
Jan 15, 2019 14:18:49 #
Jan 15, 2019 14:22:46 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
jerryc41 wrote:
Lidar, Lidar! Sensor on fire! 
Seriously, thanks for the warning.
Seriously, thanks for the warning.
I used to have a 5 watt army surplus 'targetting' laser; it was downright dangerous... cameras or eyeballs... would burn a track on your retina in an instant 'just in passing'.
Dik
Jan 15, 2019 14:31:22 #
I've seen articles with photos where people have taken pictures in a club with lasers floating around.
Puts permanent burn lines on the sensor. Occurs mostly with video as the chances of the laser hitting the front of the camera are increased.
Puts permanent burn lines on the sensor. Occurs mostly with video as the chances of the laser hitting the front of the camera are increased.
Jan 15, 2019 14:37:19 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
Longshadow wrote:
Puts permanent burn lines on the sensor. Occurs mostly with video as the chances of the laser hitting the front of the camera are increased.
LiDAR is a common emitter for self-driving vehicles and will be more common in future. You and your camera can be exposed, not realising you are.
Dik
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