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Green Light Optical Warner
Overview
Effective Laser Warning
Thales is a world leader in the field of ElectroOptical CounterMeasures (EOCM), with the design
and manufacture of systems to provide a non-lethal
response to the increasing range of conventional and
asymmetric threats.
GLOW can also be used by Police and Private Security
Companies to guard fixed assets and perimeters and to
warn aggressors during civil unrest.
Thales has designed a range of laser based non-lethal
electro-optical countermeasure systems which can be
used to defend against a wide variety of threats whether
they be on land, at sea or in the air.
Non-lethal systems can be used to provide protection
against potential aggressors at vital points such as
civil or military installations, vehicle checkpoints and
convoys. They are designed to enhance the safety and
capability of forces in peacekeeping operations and
especially in areas where civilians and insurgents are
difficult to differentiate.
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GLOW is a gun-mounted laser warner which uses an
intense green light to warn personnel approaching
peacekeeping forces that they are under suspicion and
should not approach further. GLOW can be gun mounted
using a Picatinney Rail, operated remotely or used handheld with a pistol grip or stock. GLOW is an additional
step in Force Escalation for the military, aiding the
determination of intent and degrading the ability of the
aggressor to take offensive action.
GLOW features a choice of narrow or wide beams: The
Wide beam is for use at close quarters in the urban
scenario and the Narrow beam is used longer range. In
both modes the beam can be pulsed to give a higher level
of warning. GLOW features a wide environmental range
of operation and a consistently high quality of beam to
ensure target coverage.
GLOW
Green Light Optical Warner
GLOW is in serial production by Thales and is
available for immediate delivery.
• Non-lethal, non damaging effect* aligns with
complex rules of engagement
• Provides both continuous and pulsed modes of
operation
• Features real-time selectable Narrow angle or
Wide angle beam, to allow an instantaneous
response to meet a variety of operational
scenarios
• Can be operated without affecting the
operators ability to escalate to lethal force if
required
• Can be fitted and bore-sighted to many
currently available individual weapons via a
universal rapid attachment system
• Continuous integrated Built–In–Test provides
constant system status awareness to the
operator
• Zero field maintenance system
• Supplied with operator instructions, installation
kit and carrying case
Technical Specifications
Range
up to 50m (wide FOV) and up to 350m (narrow FOV)
Modes
Continuous and Pulse, Narrow and Wide
Spot sizeConfigurable
Battery life
up to six hours mission on AA batteries
* when used in accordance with
Manufacturers Operating Instructions
THALES UK
1 Linthouse Road
Glasgow, G51 4BZ
Tel: +44 (0)141 440 4000
Fax: +44 (0)141 440 4001
email: [email protected]
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Glow mounted on a handheld pistol grip/stock
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GLOW is in service with several countries
including the UK. The principle of warning
has been tested and proven over a period of
several years where GLOW has been shown
to save lives in the ambiguous asymmetric
situations often encountered in modern
conflict. Use of GLOW is seen as a positive
demonstration of commitment to the safety of
the community in which it is being used.
• Effective laser warning
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The effect of the system is non-damaging*
allowing use during peacetime and pre and
post conflict situations. The authority to deploy
can be given to troops on the ground, enabling
an instantaneous response when the situation
demands.
Features and Benefits
Thales has a policy of continuous development and improvement and consequently the equipment may vary from the description and specification in this document.
This document may not be considered as a contract specification. Graphics do not indicate use or endorsement of the featured equipment or services.
GLOW has a unique and robust level of safety.
It features dual independent safety measures
which continually monitor the level of output to
ensure that it falls within the specified values.
This has helped GLOW gain full legal, medical
and ethical clearance with UK forces before
going into service.
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