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Sobre la Convención contra la Tortura de la ONU

By • Mar 1st, 2008 • Category: TEXTO

El texto de esta convención parece claro en relación a si es o no es tortura la utilización de las armas acústicas: Artículo 1 1. A los efectos de la presente Convención, se entenderá por el término “tortura” todo acto por el cual se inflija intencionadamente a una persona dolores o sufrimientos graves, ya sean […]



Sonic Doom, by Jack Sergeant

By • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: TEXTO

From Fortean Times 153 December 2001 Link to the text (pdf) Literal: An acoustic weapon disorients rioters and afflicts an invading army with nausea. It can create ‘ghosts’ and arouse animal passions. Fantastic? JACK SERGEANT, delving into the possible uses and abuses of infrasound, isn’t so sure. Additional material by David Sutton. The human ear […]



Acoustic Weapons: Jürgen Altmann

By • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: TEXTO

Original Text (PDF) Abstract Acoustic weapons are under research and development in a few countries. Advertised as one type of non-lethal weapons, they are said to immediately incapacitate opponents while avoiding permanent physical damage. Reliable information on specifications or effects is scarce, however. The present report sets out to provide basic information in several areas: […]



Acoustic Noise as a Non-Lethal Weapon

By • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: TEXTO

by Roman Vinokur, Wieland Associates, California. In this article, fundamental issues related to acoustical warfare are analyzed. Such arms (powerful loudspeakers, stun grenades, acoustic cannons, etc.) belong to a class of non-lethal weapons utilized to control riots. Guidelines for the implementation and effectiveness of such weapons are reviewed. ORIGINAL PLUBLICATION: SOUND AND VIBRATION/OCTOBER 2004 DOWNLOAD […]



Antes del radar: reflectores acústicos

By • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: TEXTO

Artículo publicado por Nacho el 12/01/2008, dentro de la categoría MundoReal™ (Web Microsiervos) “Antes de la invención del radar durante la II Guerra Mundual (basado en los principios establecidos años antes por el gran Nikola Tesla) se utilizaban reflectores acústicos para detectar la llegada de aviones enemigos. La mayoría de los reflectores eran móviles, de […]