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Active Denial System. By Patrick Killea. Non-Lethal Weapon System Nicknamed “The Pain Ray” Fires Millimeter Waves Causes Intense Heating of Skin. What is ADS. Example.
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Active Denial System By Patrick Killea
Non-Lethal Weapon System • Nicknamed “The Pain Ray” • Fires Millimeter Waves • Causes Intense Heating of Skin What is ADS
The Air Force Describes The Active Denial System as “One of the safest, least harmful weapon systems currently in development by the United States”, and “On the cutting edge of Non-Lethal Weapons” • National Defense University • Catelog of Airforce Weaponry About ADS
Crowd Control • Riot Control • Border Defense • Protection of Bases Potential ADS Uses
Possibility of Burns from extensive application • NOT microwave radiation • 4 ½ vs. 1/64th inch wavelengths Safety Info
Plans to Reduce: • Cost • Weight • Size • Risks • Plans to Increase: • Practical Applications • Versatility • Areas of Deployment Future Plans
LeVine, Susan. United States. National Defense University. Active Denial System A Revolutionary, Non-lethal Weapon for Today’s Battlefield. 2009. Web. References