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| Israel: Bio-Chem-Explosive’ Remote Detector Invented |
| 2004-04-30 |
| Haaretz Daily, April 30, 2004 International Technologies Lasers (ITL), which is based in Rishon Letzion, has developed a device that can analyze and identify chemical elements by remote laser sensing harmless to the eyes and body. The significance is that for the first time cars and people may be scanned from several meters away to detect explosives, drugs or other illegal materials. The security establishment is showing a keen interest in the new device, and ITL is expected to sign a contract with the Public Security Ministry in the near future. Several branches of the United States security forces have also examined the device and are enthusiastic about its performance... Hmmm...Laser identification of materials, by remote telemetry. That would require applying X-ray technology to spectro-analysis. X-Ray-Laser synthesis could have implications in satellite technology. And, if lasers can detect weaponry, they could also be used to neutralize bio-chem agents by altering their chemistry. I am also impressed by the low investment cost factor. |
| Posted by:Man Bites Dog |
| #5 Hammer would you please start pushing 'em into the sea again? |
| Posted by: Shamu 2004-04-30 5:18:50 PM |
| #4 Laser remote sensing operates by analyzing the spectrum of light reflected back from the air illuminated by the laser. No X-rays involved. US military has similar sensors for remote detection of chem and bio weapon aerosol clouds. |
| Posted by: Hammer of the Moors 2004-04-30 2:59:58 PM |
| #3 A dividend from years of DeathRay(TM) research! Bravo! |
| Posted by: eLarson 2004-04-30 11:48:36 AM |
| #2 careful not to drag your luggage across the lawn - especially if you've recently fertilized it ;-) |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-04-30 10:07:08 AM |
| #1 You have to be careful with these reports in order to avoid being taken in by dis-information. Having said that when I flew in Australia a couple of months back, a man stuck a probe into my carry on and told me it could detect any contact by any of my clothes to explosives going back years. |
| Posted by: Phil B 2004-04-30 9:52:36 AM |