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IR laser from orbit?  Nah.  Too much attenuation in the atmosphere at IR wavelengths.

 

There are wavelengths that zip through the atmosphere with no problem.  Just sayin.

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IR laser from orbit?  Nah.  Too much attenuation in the atmosphere at IR wavelengths.

 

There are wavelengths that zip through the atmosphere with no problem.  Just sayin.

I didn't think to consider that. Good catch. You're right. Sabotage is another possibility, although not as likely as pure incompetence.

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I remember other people that weren't me making small thermobaric "fireworks" in the backyard. They consisted of an atomized particle explosion timed by a second charge which shoved the initial pressure wave outward. A very small one was enough to blow the camera over and knock down stuff a couple yards away.000.gif

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If I remember right 10.7um has no problems. (CO2 mainline)

 

Near IR might.

Yeah a quick look at the chart shows 10.7 sits at a sweet spot with around 30% atmospheric attenuation.  That's probably acceptable loss.

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I remember other people that weren't me making small thermobaric "fireworks" in the backyard. They consisted of an atomized particle explosion timed by a second charge which shoved the initial pressure wave outward. A very small one was enough to blow the camera over and knock down stuff a couple yards away.000.gif

pics or it didnt happen!!!!!!

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