A camera that can “see” explosives, drugs and weapons hidden under clothing from 25 metres has been invented.
The ThruVision system could be deployed at airports, railway stations or other public spaces.
It is based on so-called “terahertz”, or T-ray, technology, normally used by astronomers to study dying stars. Although it is able to see through clothes it does not reveal “body detail” or subject people to “harmful radiation”, according to the designers.
“It is totally and utterly passive – it receives only,” said a spokesperson for Thruvision.
The portable camera, which has already been sold to the Dubai Mercantile Exchange and Canary Wharf in London, will be shown off at the Home Office scientific development branch’s annual exhibition later this week.
“Eine Kamera, die “sehen”, Sprengstoff, Drogen und Waffen versteckt unter Bekleidung aus 25 Metern wurde erfunden”
Sorry, I just couldn’t resist hitting the “German” translate button :D. I like the way you’ve updated your theme, but I kinda miss the imod orange in a way.
I’ve heard about that camera. Beats me why they have to spend so much money on developing a “safe” solution to seeing through peoples clothes when they can just as easily install hidden X-rays.
Radiation standards must be pretty high in those parts of the world…
~ Wogan
Hahahahaha! Classic Wogan!
A couple people have said that they miss the orange, but I think this look is working, for now at least, we’ll see :)
Exactly, or go buy a porn mag or something :P~
Oh hell ya, keep that radiation away!