Unveiling the Power of Microwave Weapons: Forced Actions and Controversy
Microwave technology has been harnessed to develop non-lethal weapons with the potential to influence human behavior involuntarily. The Raytheon Active Denial System (ADS), also known as a “heat ray,” emits a directed microwave beam that causes an intense, but not burn-inducing, sensation on the skin, prompting individuals to move away from the source ([Popular Mechanics]).
The ADS operates at 95 GHz, penetrating the outermost layer of skin to create a painful sensation. Despite its potential, the Pentagon has faced challenges in finding a mission for this pain ray, partly due to concerns about public backlash against using microwave weapons on civilians ([Yahoo News]).
Raytheon has also developed a smaller version, the Silent Guardian, primarily for law enforcement and military use. This system can target individuals over 250 meters away with a 30-kilowatt beam ([Wired]).
The Controversy and Unanswered Questions
While the ADS has been proven to cause involuntary reactions, the long-term effects of sustained exposure to lower-power microwave radiation, such as that emitted by 5G networks, remain uncertain. Some individuals have reported unexplained chronic pain and other symptoms, which they attribute to electromagnetic fields (EMF), but scientific evidence is lacking (personal anecdote).
The power levels of 5G networks are significantly lower than those of the ADS, but the potential for continuous exposure and the use of phased arrays to focus microwave beams have raised concerns about the safety of these technologies ([AT&T]).
The Call for Independent Safety Tests
The lack of comprehensive safety tests and the absence of consumer meters capable of detecting microwave pulses and energy levels above 10 GHz have led to calls for independent research to address these concerns ([Physics Stack Exchange], [Google Patents], [Meridian]).
The FCC suggests contacting the World Health Organization (WHO) if one suspects excessive microwave energy exposure, but the WHO does not conduct tests ([FCC]).
As the deployment of 5G networks continues, the need for independent, transparent, and rigorous safety tests becomes increasingly urgent. The truth about the potential health effects of these technologies remains elusive, and the public deserves answers.
Sources
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[2] https://news.yahoo.com/the-secret-troubled-history-of-the-militarys-pain-ray-weapon-213829163.html
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[4] https://aviationweek.com/raytheon-delivers-active-denial-system
[5] https://about.att.com/story/2018/5g_cities_2018_2019.html
[6] https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/89077/does-a-faraday-cage-block-all-magnetic-field-frequencies-lower-than-x
[7] https://patents.google.com/patent/US6506148B2/en
[8] https://meridian.allenpress.com/radiation-research/article/195/1/101/448146/Radiofrequency-Fields-and-Calcium-Movements-Into
[9] https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-devices-and-health-concerns