SAE ARP5674A

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is intended to be used for laser systems mounted on aircraft and propagated into navigable airspace. This does not include lasers onboard aircraft where the beam is contained within an enclosure so that the beam cannot enter into airspace, nor does it include lasers from satellites and spacecraft in outer space. It may be used in conjunction with AS4970, ARP5535, ARP5572, ARP5293, and the ANSI Z136 laser safety standards. ARP5674 Revision A is updated to reflect current terminology, definitions, and applicable documents. On March 26, 1999, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) submitted a written request to SAE for assistance in developing procedures for evaluating the effect of lasers in the navigable airspace on aircraft operations. To this end, SAE develops documents, such as Aerospace Standards (AS) and Aerospace Recommended Practices (ARPs). Also, the SAE G-10T committee has worked closely with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z136 committee for the safe use of lasers, particularly the subcommittee for the safe use of lasers outdoors.