A minivan mounted with a Microwave Active Denial System. Photo: Beijing Institute of Radio Measurement
Asia Times: China develops microwave emitter to quell unrest
Portable emitter can be mounted on a police van and subdue designated targets
China is reportedly developing a non-lethal, microwave-based system that can be deployed for riot control, counter-terrorism and border patrols.
The novel Microwave Active Denial System, developed by the Beijing Institute of Radio Measurement under the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, is designed to project millimeter microwaves at targets and stimulate their nociceptors – sensory neurons commonly known as the “pain nerve” – in a bid to subdue targets and disperse them, according to the Global Times.
Sensory nerves are particularly sensitive to microwave damage. Cases of persistent neuritis and compression neuropathy – disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness or weakness – have been reported after significant microwave exposure.
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WNU Editor: According to reports, this microwave emitter stimulates pain receptors. And if true, there will probably be be long term health impacts for those who are targeted. I suspect that this is a very unpleasant weapon.
