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Testing of laser ablation for removal of coatings, corrosion looks promising
Laser ablation, a widely-used commercial process for removing coatings and corrosion, is undergoing testing on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) surfaces for shipyard use. Laser ablation has the potential to be a cleaner, quieter process with less vibration. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Photo by: Wendy Hallmark |  VIRIN: 250522-N-GD259-2006.JPG