Posted on Oct 7, 2016
How a Combat Photographer Named a Phenomenon to Honor Soldiers
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While embedded with troops in Afghanistan in the late 2000s, war photographer and writer Michael Yon captured numerous photos of the sparkling halo that can appear when a helicopter’s rotors hit sand and dust. Upon finding that the particular phenomenon didn’t have a name, Yon gave it one that honors two fallen soldiers: the Kopp-Etchells Effect.
The name “Kopp-Etchells Effect” is now widely used when referring to dazzling helicopter halos, which commonly appear when powerful military helicopters take off or land in sandy environments.
The name “Kopp-Etchells Effect” is now widely used when referring to dazzling helicopter halos, which commonly appear when powerful military helicopters take off or land in sandy environments.
How a Combat Photographer Named a Phenomenon to Honor Soldiers
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Photography
Afghanistan
Aviation
Helicopters
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Got to witness that during a stop at a small outpost somewhere between FOB Phoenix and BAF while hitching a ride on a Blackhawk. Was actually one of the most interesting experiences of a very boring deployment. Because I had followed Michael Yon's work in the early days of the war, I actually thought of him while watching it. I couldn't remember what he called it though.
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Michael Yon had some spectacular photographs of this and many other war subjects. Unfortunately, he lost his imbed status when he showed photos of IED pressure triggers the enemy made out of Styrofoam and bare wires. It was not like he was teaching them anything they didn't already know.
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