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Wednesday, 23 March 2016

A gravity sensor

Originally shared by Rob Jongschaap

MoD gravity sensor breakthrough to 'see underground or through walls' - Telegraph

'A scientific breakthrough in a Ministry of Defence research project could pave the way for a scanners that one day could see underground or through walls.

A team of scientists including experts at the MoD’s Porton Down labs have developed a new device that can detect tiny fluctuations in gravity.

The device revealed in a BBC Horizon documentary could one day also lead to sensors that are immune to jamming or stealth technology designed to beat conventional systems like radar.

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By studying how the particles are influenced by the mass of nearby objects, scientists can then draw a 3D map highlighting how density changes nearby.

Mr Stansfield said one potential use would be to allow people to see underground.

He said: “Seeing underground is an obvious one. From a national security perspective, the potential is obvious if you can see caves and tunnels.” '

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/12201086/MoD-gravity-sensor-breakthrough-to-see-underground-or-through-walls.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/12201086/MoD-gravity-sensor-breakthrough-to-see-underground-or-through-walls.html

2 comments:

  1. Porton Down? I thought they did... uh... other stuff.

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  2. He said: “Seeing underground is an obvious one. From a national security perspective, the potential is obvious if you can see caves and tunnels.” '

    Or.. gasp... veins of minerals, oil deposits, mineral deposits, sinkholes, gas pockets, illegal smuggling tunnels.. etc.

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