Active Denial System: A ‘Human Fried’ Machine in Iraq
Scientists are questioning the safety of a Star Wars-style riot control ray gun due to be deployed in Iraq next year. The Active Denial System weapon, classified as “less lethal” by the Pentagon, fires a 95GHz microwave beam at rioters to cause heating and intolerable pain in less than five seconds.
The non-lethal technology uses millimeter-wave electromagnetic energy to stop, deter and turn back an advancing adversary from relatively long range. They claim that it is expected to save countless lives by providing a way to stop individuals without causing injury, before a deadly confrontation develops.
According to reports, a 2-second burst from the system can heat the skin to a temperature of 130° F. At 50 °C, the pain reflex makes people pull away automatically in less than a second. Someone would have to stay in the beam for 250 seconds before it burnt the skin.
It was reported that the Active Denial System would be deployed to Iraq before the end of the year. Under an initiative called Project Sheriff, troops will receive a total of 15 vehicles.
As if what we saw until now in Iraq is not enough, soon we will be watching a “Fried Humans.” I wonder if the smell and taste will be like “Fried Chickens.”
I wonder how long will it take for this machine to reach Israel?
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6 Comments on “Active Denial System: A ‘Human Fried’ Machine in Iraq”
It is certainly nice to know that America’s defense contractors have a ready made pen of “guinea pigs” in Iraq to test their new inventions on.
I dont’ think this so-called “Active Denial System” weapon is intended to be used in Iraq, unless Americans foresee an Iraqi popular uprising which is not expected under the circumstances. But, there will be high demand for this weapon by the Israelis and a bunch of Arab Goverments who expect rioters protesting price increase, presidents going for 4th and 5th terms in office.
I don’t see why not in Iraq?
Anywa, I hope it will not be used anywhere!
It is a potential fire hazard.
I read that it can create hot spots on people if they are carrying metals like coins and maybe zippers. So if it creates hotspots on these objects than I guess it can creat fires when aimed at delicate fibers such as a curtain. I wouldn’t want my house to burn, even less my vision or skin in any part of my body.