See-through-walls radar aids law enforcement.A "see-through-walls" radar device developed by a British firm is touted as a valuable aid to law enforcement, rescue and military personnel. Designed by Cambridge Consultants Ltd Profile Cambridge Consultants is a world-renowned product and technology developer, working for a global client base in a wide range of industries including: medical technology, wireless communication, automotive, transport, energy, consumer products, industrial products .--the sensor can help find victims trapped in buildings, assist law enforcement in locating suspects and give military personnel an edge in spotting terrorists in urban warfare Urban warfare is a modern warfare conducted in urban areas such as towns and cities. As a distinction, warfare conducted in population centers before the 20th century is generally considered siege warfare. , the company said. Positioned against a wall--or even some meters away--the device transmits low-frequency radar Low Frequency Radar is the use of radars which use frequencies lower than 1 GHz, as opposed to the usual Radar bands which can range from the X band at 8-12 GHZ to the Ka band which tops out at 40 GHz. pulses that pass through building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . up to 25 cm thick, detecting objects and movement inside the building. To go with this hardware, Cambridge has developed software applications that display plans and elevation views of internal spaces. Icons and colors provide information on interior objects, showing, for example, whether they are stationary or moving. The system fits into a battery-powered case the size of a laptop computer. |
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