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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
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ReplyDeleteHe said: “Seeing underground is an obvious one. From a national security perspective, the potential is obvious if you can see caves and tunnels.” '
ReplyDeleteOr.. gasp... veins of minerals, oil deposits, mineral deposits, sinkholes, gas pockets, illegal smuggling tunnels.. etc.