[Laser] IR laser Array???

[Richard Burrows]

Hi
Has anyone done any experiments using several CD type IR lasers to =
increase power levels without collimation or large lens.
I have seen LED arrays being talked about and used by Hams, but have =
found only complex University type schemes for laser arrays using =
complex wavefront feedback methods.
I have a lot of old CD laser diodes  circa 2-5mw that I thought I could =
use on a straight forward :) array ! Anyone got any thoughts on this =
please.Or am I wasting my time?
I want to use such an array for cloud/troposcatter over the horizon =
BPSK, that's the aim anyway.
Another question re Safety and Aircraft/helicopters. If low power IR =
were used the dazzle effect on pilots eyes is not there, but are there =
any instrumentation on aircraft that might be effected?=20
Obviously Police TV spy in the sky cameras could be a problem.

                          regards  =20
                                 Dick G8BYI

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