Re: police laser radar

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From: Wayne Smith
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 20:51

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In article <1992Nov16.164531.2036@phx.mcd.mot.com> schuch@phx.mcd.mot.com (John Schuch) writes:
>>Does anyone know what fequencies the police are using for their speed  
>>detecting lasers?
>>
>
>My guess would be about 1.5E+11 Hz
>
>:-)
>John
But seriously, if Lidar detection is as difficult as it seems to be
(thanks to the way its used; quick and close), could an incoherent
but strong IR source (heat lamps?) interfere with the readings, or
would you need a laser IR source of your own, pointing back?

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