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Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by TheDudeMan »

skykooler wrote: post #20
carbocation wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In a flat area, you could imagine designing a system so that it couldn't aim below horizon, and then mount it 10-15 feet up to mitigate the risk of blinding.

That sounds like a big risk to aircraft.

How long of a pulse is required to disable an insect? How long to be a danger to airplane pilots?

Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by jacquesm »

consp wrote: post #17

Ah yes, the "star wars laser defense mosquito system". It' as impractical then (early 00's origin) as it is now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGkPMZxWPpA&t=2s (it's Dutch but you get it). Unless you can get mm accuracy and perfect non-foe detection it's useless with the multi-watt lasers generally required.

That video is absolutely hilarious, a total spoof on all those tell-sell nonsense videos they would play at night on idle channels of the local cable TV systems.

Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by carbocation »

skykooler wrote: post #20
carbocation wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In a flat area, you could imagine designing a system so that it couldn't aim below horizon, and then mount it 10-15 feet up to mitigate the risk of blinding.

That sounds like a big risk to aircraft.

That's a good point.

Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by Centmo »

the_only_law wrote: post #10
yakshaving_jgt wrote: post #7

This sounds very similar to that old idea for protecting African families from female Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes[0]. I think the idea never took off, and I’m still not sure why. [0]: https://youtu.be/hqKafI7Amd8

Everytime this idea comes up, I can’t imagine a laser powerful enough to kill even small insects not running the risk of collateral damage, burning things around it.

Perhaps if the laser light were put through adjustable optics to set the focal point at the target. That way, anything sufficiently closer or further than the target along the laser's path will see non-dangerous intensity. Still don't want the thing accidentally targeting eye balls though.

Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by mwint »

skykooler wrote: post #20
carbocation wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In a flat area, you could imagine designing a system so that it couldn't aim below horizon, and then mount it 10-15 feet up to mitigate the risk of blinding.

That sounds like a big risk to aircraft.

Shouldn’t be too hard to pull FlightAware data or similar and just not ever shoot within n degrees of aircraft… if it was really much of a concern to start with. Big sky theory.

Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by LeifCarrotson »

consp wrote: post #17

Ah yes, the "star wars laser defense mosquito system". It' as impractical then (early 00's origin) as it is now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGkPMZxWPpA&t=2s (it's Dutch but you get it). Unless you can get mm accuracy and perfect non-foe detection it's useless with the multi-watt lasers generally required.

Realistic implementations use a cabinet with a generous intake and force air (and flying insects through into a controlled, confined space. After going around a corner or two, laser exposure issues are limited, and you can be close enough to aim effectively with limited optics.

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Post by dannylandau »

consp wrote: post #17

Ah yes, the "star wars laser defense mosquito system". It' as impractical then (early 00's origin) as it is now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGkPMZxWPpA&t=2s (it's Dutch but you get it). Unless you can get mm accuracy and perfect non-foe detection it's useless with the multi-watt lasers generally required.

Thanks for posting! Super funny.

Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by coolspot »

skykooler wrote: post #20
carbocation wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In a flat area, you could imagine designing a system so that it couldn't aim below horizon, and then mount it 10-15 feet up to mitigate the risk of blinding.

That sounds like a big risk to aircraft.

And birds

Re: Predict 3D position of flying bugs and pest to shoot down them with a laser

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Post by gverrilla »

"It is expected to break away from dependence on pesticides by means of applying this method to technology for exterminating pests with high-power lasers, etc. Thereby we can realize sustainable agricultural production that can balance both pest control and environmental conservation."

Conservation through elimination

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