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Active Denial System

Active Denial System. Tracey Ricker 3 November 2009. Birth of ADS. Microwave technology developed by military during WWII Today our military needs a non-lethal method to hold off threats, with minimal long-term results… …ADS!!!. History.

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Active Denial System

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  1. Active Denial System Tracey Ricker 3 November 2009

  2. Birth of ADS • Microwave technology developed by military during WWII • Today our military needs a non-lethal method to hold off threats, with minimal long-term results… • …ADS!!!

  3. History • In 2001, the concept was released, however progress was halted due to safety and legal sanctions. • The Iraq War has increased funding and research and ADS is due to deploy to Iraq within the next year.

  4. How it works • Sends microwave (electromagnetic)radiation at the speed of light towards subjects • Causes intense burning sensation, like skin is literally on fire • When removed the pain goes away instantly • Two operators zero in on target, using a joystick and a camera and screen • They initiate the electromagnetic waves, that burn through anything in their path

  5. How it works

  6. Uses • Up to three miles in range. • Military Usage • Halt Crime and Hostage Situations • Riot and Rally Situations

  7. Results • Victims will feel the impact instantaneously. • Instinctively stop what your doing, and get out of affected area. • Absorbed in top layer of skin, only the top1/64thof an inch, which is where the nerve endings are. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpjxjLRKqw8

  8. Advancements • Strength can be determined by the operator • USMC and Police are trying to create handheld versions of the beam • Cost of beam is relative to that of the salaries and previous methods behind crowd control

  9. Pros • Only requires two operators to control a crowd • Can target mass amounts of people at once • Can prevent violence long term and even possible deaths

  10. Cons • Regarded by some as form of torture • Same strength regardless of age, gender or size • People with tattoos and piercings can have the metal melt onto their skin • Trigger-happy operators

  11. References • http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327185.600-microwave-weapon-will-rain-pain-from-the-sky.html • http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/v-mads.htm • www.mil.gov/newtech

  12. Questions?

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