I don't think any of that was directed at me, but just in case...

I only stated that I haven't heard anything, not that it isn't possible; nor do I not beleive it could be done.

I am aware of the device that the OP is refering to, I have read the patent application for it. A patent was issued to the D.O.D. for the device in 2007.

Its not microwaves, It is a charged particle beam, likely protons.

The patent application also states it as being both a space based and or ground based system, capable of destroying satellites and detecting and destroying explosives.

It will cause explosives to be detonated, even if buried several feet in the ground, from orbit.

What i got from the patent app. is that the space based system is allready deployed, possibly since 2003-04.
Anyone remember the "dynamite" explosion in North Korea in 04?.

Around that time nasa launched the largest single payload weve ever put into orbit.




The payload was also so secret that even the members of the senate itel. commitee were not apprised as to its true nature, just the cost.


I found this info from a search of DARPA budget expenditures for 2007, I wish I still had the links for it, there were some very interesting things in the report.

Like a single source light system for the military.
Instead of having multiple individual lights on a vehicle or aircraft, you have a single light source then the light is plumbed to the projector which gives it the proper frequncy and wavelength for the color and intensity of light needed. Fascinating stuff

Originally posted by punkinworks09
Its not microwaves, It is a charged particle beam, likely protons.

I have heard of weapons such as that being made and tested since about '05-ish...

either way all the new technology coming out with weapons is making it possible to kill without being directly detected...

Originally posted by mazzroth
I just put a couple of homemade bullets in my microwave ( I was positive this is a load of garbage ) and wollah...nothing after 10 minutes.

Did you just put the bullets in the m-wave or did you put the loaded ammo in the m-wave? Powder charge, primer and all?

Roper

I wonder if it can penetrate earth, about 18" earth ontop. I thought about that signal thing that excites explosives into exploding... I havent had the opportunity to look at one, So I have no Idea what spectrum it is using. If you know - let me know and I will ponder it ....

Originally posted by ALLis0NE

That same bird told me the military may have already tested it in the middle east. Also said, they were detonating I.E.D.'s while the enemy was setting them up, killing them. Pretty much cooking other explosives in the enemy's hands from far away, before they could use them. Including bullets.

I think you are thinking of the "Warlock" system, all it does is sends out random radio frequencies to set off IED's that are controlled by remote or cell phones. I know we had them in Iraq AT LEAST since 2005. I"m farily certain this isn't classified anymore, as I've seen it mentioned somewhere else before too. At least I hope it isn't

The device I am talking about in my OP is 100% different. It uses pure energy focused on ammunition or explosives, and that energy alone is enough to trigger expansion in explosive substances. It is directly effecting the explosive substance, and has nothing to do with radio controlled detonators.

That is the system i described, it is a charged particle beam of some sort, it excites the atoms in the explosive thus causing them to explode.

Originally posted by b0n3zassassin
microwave weapons, yes!

haven't heard about the new energy weapons....

I will say that, from personal experience, the government does have a plane that detonates ieds while flying around.

that is to say it's available....never heard that anyone ever used the thing though....this was back in '07 i heard this btw...

heres what your talking about :

Counter-IED Solution can address simultaneous threats. January 8, 2007 - Using electronic counter measures such as spot jamming, multiple-target spot jamming, and wideband noise jamming, fully field-programmable Broad Shield Tactical Manpack (TMP) counters improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Force protection solution provides continuous frequency coverage and can accommodate fully integrated standard BB-2590 military battery pack. Able to be configured for multiple applications, system has provision for plug-in external remote control box.

This can stop Ieds but only if there remote controlled. There is currently nothing on the planet that can cause gunpowder to go off without a spark or fire. And there never will be. As for the microwave thing it would be such a powerful microwave to cause gunpowder to ignite. That they would kill every living thing any where near by And even then if it was a properly made bullet with no air around the powder still wouldnt go off.

This type of technology, if it really exists, wouldn't be effective for chemical explosives would it? It would be geared toward gunpowder charges. There are chemicals that are inert until mixed together and then they become explosive. May have to change tactics and rethink weaponry.

There are better weapons out there than just projectile type guns. Sonic weapons. The plans for building your own can be had for $20.00 and take about 1.5 hours to make (if you're muddling through the instructions).

The poor man's ray gun is a MASER than can be built without technical expertise. It does help a LOT to know what you're dealing with on this one, btw.

Bows and arrows, for all their low tech glory are still silent and deadly weapons with an acceptable range to them.

People who rely on technology rather than human ingenuity are already fighting a losing battle. I saw examples of it working in the prison system. The guards (sorry, correction officers) thought they had all the advantages but those criminal minds constantly came up with tactics to defeat whatever was thrown at them. Take heart. You only have to take out one of the enemy and then YOU have his oh-so-superior weapon.