Active Denial Technology (ADT) “provides an effective nonlethal active-response mechanism to disperse, disturb, distract, and establish the intent of intruders.”
Interesting stuff. Apparently ADT is planned for use in Iraq next year. Here’s how it works:
ADT emits a 95 GHz non-ionizing electromagnetic beam of energy that penetrates approximately 1/64 of an inch into human skin tissue, where nerve receptors are concentrated. Within seconds, the beam will heat the exposed skin tissue to a level where intolerable pain is experienced and natural defense mechanisms take over.This intense heating sensation stops only if the individual moves out of the beam
