Typical Classification
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Limited Distribution C
Typical Duration
Half-day course
Course Description
DE Bioeffects presents and discusses the effects of optical and radio frequency energy upon biological systems. With the proliferation of directed energy (DE) sources in the military environment there is increasing need for understanding DE bioeffects to protecting our troops from incidental or intentional exposure. The mechanisms through which biology may be affected by DE and the power levels required to produce effects are presented. This information will be set within a safety, legal, and policy context to illuminate the challenges faced by DE systems as they navigate the acquisition environment.
Topics include:
- Why is the Department of War Interested in Directed Energy Bioeffects?
- Laser Bioeffects
- Applications and Considerations
- Modeling Hazards and Assessing Effectiveness
- Mechanisms of Damage for tissues
- Eye Vs. Skin
- Long Exposures
- Moderate Length Exposures
- Short Pulse Exposures
- Special Considerations
- Laser Summary
- RF Bioeffects
- Damage Mechanisms and Modeling
Intended Audience
This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the biological effects associated with laser and radio‑frequency energy exposure. Participants receive rigorous, science‑based directed‑energy bioeffects information presented within the broader framework of safety considerations, legal requirements, and systems development.