Comments on 'Air Laser' Long-Range Sensor
The stronger signal should also allow for detection of much smaller concentrations of airborne contaminants. (Read
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"For those not in the know, there is a persistent feeling among Star Trek fans that wearing a red shirt on a landing party is not a good sign. For future appearances of your character, that is.
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(Bill Christensen 1/30/2011 4:50:32 PM)
"This only applies to gas or can it also be used to detect smallpox and the like as well?"
( 1/31/2011 6:06:42 PM)
"My understanding is that this technique will work with particulate matter as well as gas; I didn't see anything about detecting organics."
(Bill Christensen 2/1/2011 12:09:18 PM)
Illustrating Classic Heinlein With AI
'Stasis, cold sleep, hibernation, hypothermia, reduced metabolism, call it what you will - the logistics-medicine research teams had found a way to stack people like cordwood and use them when needed.'
Deflector Plasma Screen For Drones ala Star Wars
'If the enemy persists in attacking or even intensifies their power, the density of the plasma in space will suddenly increase, causing it to reflect most of the incoming energy like a mirror.'