Weapons Of Tomorrow Are Here Today

[ArmaLube]

Directed Beam Weapons

Non lethal and lethal directed beam weapons comprise the next frontier of warfare tools. Some use acoustical energy, others employ lasers, and another category uses projection of millimeter wave energy.

http://www.amazing1.com/laser4.htm
http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/archive.cgi?read=37686
http://science.howstuffworks.com/pain-beam.htm
http://www.rense.com/general53/beam.htm
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/71-1/711apxlf.htm
http://www.grn.es/electropolucio/avio41002.htm
http://www.unsolvedmysteries.com/usm302241.html
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040307-120634-6220r.htm
http://people.howstuffworks.com/pain-beam.htm
http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,FL_noise_030304,00.html?ESRC=eb.nl

The millimeter wave beam weapon, known as 'Active Denial System' , works by heating the skin to a very shallow depth. Intense pain, but no permananent or serious damage reportedly results. Pain ceases instantly, once exposure to the beam is removed. This is described as a 'long range' anti-personnel device. The beam easily penetrates clothing; however, it may be blocked by specially selected materials. Systems may be fixed or vehicle mounted.

As frequently happens, the stuff of science fiction becomes reality.

 

[Travis McGee]

I wonder if my tinfoil suit and hat will stop it?

 

[zpo]

Lasers sure, particle beams, thats a little something different.

 

[AKurat]

"Now prepare to witness the power of this fully armed and operational battle station"

Cool stuff, thanks for the links. Any alternative to killing is probably worth the $ spent. Wonder if they'll make a portable version

 

[Hard Ball]

The Army's Tactical High Energy Laser System (THELS) is a remarkable weapon. It can (and Has) destroyed artillery shells in flight.

 

[Quartus]

I wonder if my tinfoil suit and hat will stop it?

The millimeter beam, yes.



Just make sure it doesn't stop all new knowledge. Sometimes new information come in handy.

 

[PromptCritical]

"Phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range."

 

[zpo]

Where is

phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range from? Its quoted all over THR and here. I need to see the movie/read the book, I feel left out.
Help me.

 

[Ceol Mhor]

The Alien series of movies, I believe.

 

[Tamara]

Where is phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range from?

The first Terminator movie, where the future governator is in the gun shop.

"Hey, only what you see, pal."

 

[Ben Swenson]

Hey ... maybe that's why Arnie is so anti-gun. He thinks standard procedure for purchasing firearms involves shotgunning a gun store clerk.

Until they make some serious progress on portable power supplies these types of beam weapons are pretty limited in their application.

 

[Quartus]

Ah, THERE's the rub!


POWER!


That Bunny can only stun so many aliens before he runs down!

 

[zpo]

Ah! Ok, I don't remember that scene, but I have seen the movie. Thanks Tam.