Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Energy Weapons
There's an article on MSN (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8644374/) regarding a direct energy weapon that would be used for riot control / dispersal. Sounds like a good idea. Basically, it's a microwave beam fired in one direction. Those in the way will get a burning sensation (around 130 degree skin temperature after 2 seconds). Most people will want to move out of the way so the burning sensation disappears. This could prove to be a very good way to stop violent protests / riots, but there are always drawbacks.
If the people getting hit by this beam don't know what it is and don't know what to do (i.e. move out the way) or if the people are already incapacitated, then they'll cook. They also mention that eyeglasses and metal may intensify the effects of the beam.
But not to worry, they say a metal trash can lid (contrary to the previous statement) could be used as a countermeasure to the device (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/v-mads.htm).
I'm just waiting for the space lasers now...
If the people getting hit by this beam don't know what it is and don't know what to do (i.e. move out the way) or if the people are already incapacitated, then they'll cook. They also mention that eyeglasses and metal may intensify the effects of the beam.
But not to worry, they say a metal trash can lid (contrary to the previous statement) could be used as a countermeasure to the device (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/v-mads.htm).
I'm just waiting for the space lasers now...
# posted by CU @ 9:37 PM 
