splitter Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Had a scan of the manual and couldn't find the answer to this. What are the different uses of the IR pointer and the laser in the a-10? Sorry for the newb question.
WarriorX Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) First off, welcome to the Forums splitter! Well for starters, they both are generated by the Targeting Pod (TGP). The laser is used to guide laser guided bombs to their target. The laser is also used for range finding by TGP, which helps the onboard ballistic computer (IFFCC) a more accurate range to target. The IR pointer is an Infrared beam that can only be seen through IR goggles, and it can be used at night to help direct the view of friendly pilots or ground forces to the location of an enemy target or location like a building. Edited July 29, 2011 by WarriorX [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Is that you John Wayne?.......Is this me?" Full Metal Jacket //My Mission Data Card//My Cold Start Checklist //Clearing a Hung Store Tutorial //CDU Offset//Asterisk Error Correction Procedure//JTAC UTM Coordinate Entry Tutorial//JTAC 9 Line Lat Long Coordinate Entry Tutorial
Paco Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 I wrote a long answer to this, let me see if I can find it and repost. Paco
GGTharos Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 The laser is capable of pulsed operation for designating targets and rangefinding (thus you can enter a laser code to ensure your weapons won't guide on someone else's laser spot ... or make sure it's the same for buddy-lasing). The pointer is exactly the same idea as a laser pointer in your boardroom presentation: It's a visual aid, but in the IR spectrum, so the unaided eye cannot see it. It has no electronics to pulse it or receive the light it emits for range finding or anything. A person on the ground could use it to point out an enemy position to a pilot, or vice versa. Had a scan of the manual and couldn't find the answer to this. What are the different uses of the IR pointer and the laser in the a-10? Sorry for the newb question. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Paco Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 I found the original post, however the good and shorts answers are above. "JTACs have three lasers at their disposal and they do different things. SOFLAM/Laser Designator - This is for target marking and Terminal Guidance Operations (TGO). This laser cannot be viewed with NVG's, is a class IV laser (very bad for unprotected eyes). The JTAC will set a four digit laser code (PRF) which will match the LGB or LST on the plane. The SOFLAM has a laser ranging function available to the JTAC/operator. Laser Range Finder - JTACs use this to determine distance to a target and from that determine position of said target. The aircraft has zero interface with this Laser. This is a class I, eye safe laser. We typically use the MKVII LRF, but just recently got a new one. IR pointer - This LASER has zero to do with terminal guidance of a weapon and works in different spectrum. Imagine it's a Light Saber that works at night and can be seen only with NVG's. It is not eye safe, so watch where you point the thing. Operations with IR pointer and LASER have specfic procedures with distinct brevity codes associated with each. Types of Control. I'll save that for another post, if anyone cares. But realize that type of control is not determined by target marking or it's more of a tactical situation and risk assessment call." 1 Paco
Tracer2k Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 should i be able to see the laser of my pod with the night vision goggles? because i cant see it :D did i miss a switch or something? WOOOOoooooo ------------------------------------------------------ AMD Phenom II x6 1090T 3.2GHz Black edition 8GB DDR3 1333 GeForce GTX580 Windows 7 64bit ------------------------------------------------------
GGTharos Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Nope ... just the IR pointer. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
SmokeyTheLung Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Types of Control. I'll save that for another post, if anyone cares. Please share! You've clearly made a huge contribution to the sim already, thanks for that:worthy::worthy::worthy: Edited July 30, 2011 by SmokeyTheLung System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer
mark35444 Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 yeah it looks like the finger of god pointing out spots on the ground, very useful at night :thumbup: VIPER 161 SQN AEF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intel i7 7700X Corsair H70 Cooler Corsair DDR4 RAM 32 GB 2400mhz 2x Corsair Hydro GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SLI Samsung 970 EVO NVMe 1TB 1200 watt Corsair PSU ASUS 299 TUF MK II Mainboard Corsair 800D Obsidian case
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danielrigano Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) How much does the Infrared laser pointer cost? Edited August 21, 2011 by danielrigano
SmokeyTheLung Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 $1.5 million, thinking about getting one are we? :) System specifications: Computer, joystick, DCS world, Beer
Eddie Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 How much does the IR pointer cost? Depends what sort of IR pointer you want. Rifle mounted ones start around £400, up to several million for a LITENING III or SniperXR Pod.
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