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Science/Tech See other Science/Tech Articles Title: Airplane giant Boeing granted patent for FORCE FIELD technology BOEING has successfully obtained a patent for a 'Force Field'-like technology designed to protect targets from fatal explosions and shrapnel. Unlike the force field Marvel's Fantastic Four, right, Boeing's system will not deflect direct hits MARVEL•GETTY Unlike the force field Marvel's Fantastic Four, right, Boeing's system will not deflect direct hits The multibillion US company, which sells airplanes, rockets and satellites, was last week granted a patent for a new "Force Field" or "electromagnetic arc" technology. Unlike typical science fiction visions of a force field, Boeing's system will not be designed to deflect direct hits The futuristic defence system is similar to technology seen in dozens of popular science fiction properties, including Star Wars, Star Trek and the Fantastic Four. However, unlike the technology dreamt up by George Lucas, Boeing's "Force Field" will not be able to deflect direct impacts. Instead it will aim to protect a vehicle or building from the shockwaves and shrapnel emitted by a nearby impact. Boeing's patent, which was first filed in 2012 but only approved last week, claims the shield will be generated by lasers, electricity and microwaves. An illustration filed with Boeing's US patent to demonstrate how the system could work in the field IG An illustration filed with Boeing's US patent to demonstrate how the system could work in the field The Chicago-based company's shield will not permanently surround a target but will only appear briefly after an explosion. This is because a plasma shield, held in place by an electromagnetic field, will also deflect light – leaving anyone protected the "Force Field" completely blind (far from ideal for soldiers fighting in an explosive military situation). A similar shield system was announced by researchers at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), back in 2010. The DSTL, which is the research and development branch of the Ministry of Defence, claimed it would be possible to incorporate supercapacitors inside armour plates on the outside of a vehicle. Related articles Malaysian plane: 20 passengers worked for ELECTRONIC WARFARE and MILITARY RADAR firm Passenger plane and THREE US fighter jets escape 'near miss' at 33,000ft Scientists discover Earth's invisible FORCE FIELD that blocks 'killer energy' from space Similar to Boeing's patent, the system would activate for just a few seconds – instantly blasting energy stored in the supercapacitor through the metal plating to generate a strong electromagnetic field. If timed correctly, scientists at the DSTL claimed the system, which would last for only a fraction of a second, would be able to deflect incoming rounds and projectiles. An early version of a similar electric armour technology is being trailed by DSTL. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 1.
#1. To: Tatarewicz (#0)
ive seen similar stuff used on british tanks, it is the newest thing. and like the article says, it wont stop everything, but it does stop some.... and as an anti flak sheild it soulds like it should work great... i can see it being applied to drone technology.
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