NATO STANAG 3733 Standard Test for Laser Pulse Repetition Frequencies and Laser Designers' Characteristics

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance service within the scope of NATO STANAG 3733 standard. War zones can be extremely chaotic. With an enormous flow of sensory input, implementing clear communication, robust tools, and reliable instrumentation is key to a successful mission. One of the most challenging tasks in any air combat situation is determining which assets on the ground to target and which to avoid.

There are many different types of laser identification systems used by the military or air force today (for example, laser pointer for rifles, laser-guided munitions, or laser-guided bombs). Still, even with different laser pointer features, they all share the same core functionality and result (each type indicates targets).

In a laser designation system, an infrared laser is fixed to the target of interest and pulsed with a predetermined pulse repetition frequency code (PRF code). These laser identifying PRF codes allow the infrared receiver on the aircraft or missile to efficiently identify targets and lock onto the pulsed signal (reflected light) scattered from the target.

This method ensures effective delivery of the projectile to the target. At a glance, the laser requirements seem relatively simple. The laser identifier wavelength must be invisible to the human eye and must have a programmable pulse rate. However, when you look further, many small factors lead to big problems if not handled properly.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with NATO STANAG 3733 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.