Posted on 12/09/2004 7:47:14 AM PST by genefromjersey
The Lawrence Livermore labs have developed a cell phone-intended for general issue to police officers and selected first responders-which can detect radiation in the areas they cover during normal patrol duties.
A GSP device is built in,and,when the cell phone detects a radioactive source, it "phones in" to a central reporting area,telling it where the suspicious material was found.
The Livermore invention is quite a bit larger than a typical cell phone,and considerable thought would have to be given to deployment,as projected cost is $1000. per unit.
It is a bit less sensitive than existing devices,but a lot cheaper to make,and quite a bit more portable.
PS: Story link is on the left margin of the New Scientist web page, under title "Cell Phone Detects Dirty Bombs".
"kkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkk-- Hey, can I call you back-- we have a really bad connection...kkkkkkkkkkk kkkkk"
Cool stuff...
Unfortunately, it's a very good idea in the world we live in. In my most pessimistic moments, I think I would like to have something like that myself.
Now if they only had one that could sniff out donuts ...
Hmmmmm
You could follow a police cruiser LOL
Much more useful that the cellphone that turns into a daisy. (Seriously).
Sounds cool except that cell phones are turning into instruments of the New World police state. Not only can they be used to track anyone down, or research where they've been, eventually they will be used to fine speeders, detect drug users or smokers who haven't paid the new smoking tax, act as audio and video bugs for court ordered spying, you name it.
Wow, built in watch, built in camera, built in GPS, built in browser... and now cell phones have a built in Geiger counter. What's next?
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