Re: [APML]: Active Light Pollution Reduction

["Patrick W. Greenlee" <patrickg@nosc.mil>]

>i have a nearby (2000 feet away) Hg yard lamp which is on a
>photosensor. The owner has'nt decided to remove it yet, so i have been
>trying to shut it down with a Laser.
>i can shut it down ok at about 500 feet with a 1mW HeNe laser but it
>would be a bit more convient to
>do it from 2000 feet. i am looking for a laser with a bit more power(
>>10mW) to do this.
>it is very hard to target the sensor because of the glare from the
>light.
>anyone have any experience with this kind of laser tag?
>

An aquaintance from Tucson AZ with a similar problem noted that his lack of
consistent aim would cause the light to cycle on and off.  Apparently the
lamp and ballast were not designed for several repetitious "hot starts" and
failed rather early in the process.   I mention this as I am sure you would
want to avoid any similar problems.

Patrick