x-ray vision
Engineers Develop Technology To See Through Walls
Video: http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0706-seeing_through_walls.htm
X-ray vision is no longer just for sci-fi movies and superheroes. Now, superhuman powers are closer to real life than you might think. Engineers have developed a new device, called the Xaver that can see straight through walls.The military and law enforcement agencies have orders in for the new technology. And seeing what's behind closed doors could help rescue teams save lives.The new technological gadget boasts visual penetration through wood, plaster, brick and reinforced concrete. The device uses sound waves at a particular frequency and a series of algorithms in the computer software to capture images through a wall or door and create 3D images. The military and law enforcement agencies hope to incorporate the device into their projects.
"A fireman doesn't have a lot of time ý he can go in and not waste time searching parts of the building where no one is, or he can go immediately to someone in a room where's he's found a life," says aerospace engineer John Reingruber
I could see this coming in hand in the war in Iraq, I know someone who is responsible for breaking down the door and the then first to go in and look around. This is so dangerous, they could at least be aware of what their approaching. Same with someone approaching like a criminal or going on some kind of investigation. It would allow a much greater surprise factor, I’m sure if you could be discreet the people in the other room might not even be aware they are being watched.
ReplyDeleteWow really cool, kind of like a building sonar system. There can be so many far reaching implications of this kind of system. Swat teams can use it to locate hostages and enemies, soldiers can use it to kind bad guys, maybe even bomb technicians can use it to find explosives planted inside buildings. It provides a curtain of safety for these people as they will know what they are getting into. This kind of technology is another innovation in retaining the safety of our people.
ReplyDeleteWow, science fiction is really starting to become a reality. It really is amazing how they came up with this. They must have done a lot of research to create an invention like this. The x-ray vision has great potential to assist many different types of services. Not only can the military, law enforcement and fire departments use this, I wonder if it could help in disaster situations when tornado’s, floods, hurricanes or any other type knock buildings down or bury people in debris.
ReplyDeleteThere can be a downfall with this as well. I wonder about the legality of using such a device especially when it comes to the privacy of citizens. When this finally comes to use I foresee, in the sue happy world world we live, a lot of law suites coming out of this. I still think it’s a great idea and a great lifesaving tool.
Wow this is an amazing invention that could help a lot of people. I could see police officers using this to help find criminals, and soldiers in the war using it to find out if there are people in certain places. I would also like to have it for myself; I think it would be really cool to be able to see through the walls.
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ReplyDeleteFrom a firefighter's point of view, the potential value to society of this scientific development is huge. Many firefighters have lost their lives searching for victims in dark, smoke filled rooms when they become entrapped or disoriented. Time is crucial to find victims as their air supply is consumed by flames. The potential use of x-ray technology to find hidden explosive hazards or chemicals inside a truck, storage facility, cargo unit or building is limitless. X-ray technology may have been useful in 911 to see through the rubble of collapsed buildings to find survivors or bodies without risking rescuers’ lives in an unstable environment. The technology could also be used to rescue people lost in dense forests or to recover bodies under water. There is the potential problem of invasion of privacy though if x-ray technology becomes as readily available as security cameras have become. The full social consequences of this technology should be explored.
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