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Laser illuminations ANSP perspective. Ir. Job Brüggen Safety Manager ATC The Netherlands. Reports ATC Netherlands. Of these only 8 reported TOWER illumination events. 1 ATCo experience. Direct illumination to Tower. Green laser. From construction works.
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Laser illuminationsANSP perspective Ir. Job Brüggen Safety Manager ATC The Netherlands
Reports ATC Netherlands Of these only 8 reported TOWER illumination events.
1 ATCo experience • Direct illumination to Tower. • Green laser. • From construction works. • ATCo happened to be looking with binoculars when hit. • Couple of hours glare and impaired vision. Consulted physician. • No permanent damage
ANSP roles • Protection of own staff against threat • Passing on attacks to authorities
Protection against threat • Advisory to all operational staff • Look away from source • Shield eyes if possible, lower blinds • Increase intensity of Tower lighting • DO NOT rub your eyes • Inform colleagues, arrange handover • Inform traffic in case of great disturbance • Inform the TWR – SUP • Inform the police so lasing can be tracked. • Note the event in the log.
Communication with authorities • When pilot reports laser illumination: • Acknowledge • Note report in log • If repeated illuminations: inform police. • Weekly • Transcript of log is sent to authorities and police for statistical evidence and tracking.
Summary • Laser threat to be taken VERY seriously • Role of ANSP is limited