Objective of Phase Effort
The main goal of the Phase I project wad to design and build a
breadboard prototype of a tem****ary personnel incapacitation system
called MEDUSA (Mob Excess Deterrent Using Silent Audio). This non-
lethal weapon is based on the well established microwave auditory
effect (MAE). MAE results in a strong sound sensation in the human
head when it is irradiated with specifically selected microwave pulses
of low energy. Through the combination of pulse parameters and pulse
power, it is possible to raise the auditory sensation to the
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perimeter or, if necessary, tem****arily incapacitating particular
individuals.
Summary of Results from the Phase I Effort
The major results of the Phase I effort were that - An operating
frequency was chosen - Hardware requirements were established
(commercial magnetron, high-voltage pulse former) - Hardware was
designed and built - Power measurements were taken and the required
pulse parameters confirmed - Experimental evidence of MAE was
observed
Potential Applications and Benefits
Potential applications of the MEDUSA system are as a perimeter
protection sensor in deterrence systems for industrial and national
sites, for use in systems to assist communication with hearing
impaired persons, use by law enforcement and
military personnel for crowd control and asset protection. The system
will: be ****table, require low power, have a controllable radius of
coverage, be able to switch from crowd to individual coverage, cause a
tem****arily incapacitating effect, have a low probability of fatality
or permanent injury, cause no damage to property, and have a low
probability of affecting friendly personnel.
Taxonomy
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