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A compact laser flare illuminator includes a semiconductor diode laser array radiation source, an energy source for the radiation source that can be switched on and a housing which holds the array and energy source, while allowing egress of a beam. This illuminator may be used to facilitate night vi

A compact laser flare illuminator includes a semiconductor diode laser array radiation source, an energy source for the radiation source that can be switched on and a housing which holds the array and energy source, while allowing egress of a beam. This illuminator may be used to facilitate night vision by persons wearing night vision goggles or using other types of wavelength-selective night vision devices. The housing may serve as a heat sink and may be equipped with a propulsion device and with fins for flight stabilization, as well as with a parachute for slowing descent from an altitude above an area to be illuminated. A wavelength filter that passes radiation only in a predetermined wavelength range and a lens or optical element to focus the laser radiation toward the area to be illuminated are optional features.

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Laser flare apparatus comprising: a semiconductor laser; an energy source connected to the laser and having means for switching between a first state that that delivers energy to and activates the laser and a second state that does not activate the laser; a package that contains the laser and the en

Laser flare apparatus comprising: a semiconductor laser; an energy source connected to the laser and having means for switching between a first state that that delivers energy to and activates the laser and a second state that does not activate the laser; a package that contains the laser and the energy source; and means for positioning the package at a height above an area to be illuminated.