Mysterious instrument

June 1st, 2008
Mysterious instrument

“Can you guess what these might have been used for – and where?”

Seen at News Scientist

5 Responses to “Mysterious instrument”

  1. Ron Says:

    Audio “radar” used to detect airplanes before radar actually was developed.

  2. Eugene Says:

    Now everyone is talking about the American economy and eclections, nice to read something different. Eugene

  3. iPeter Says:

    My guess is that these were used as alert sirens in the bombing of London during WWII. (?)

  4. Martin Emes Says:

    Now I see where steam punk comes from!

  5. Loke Dawgg Says:

    Experimental sonic weapons in Japan developed during WWII. Perfected and public: now known as “Active Denial System” in use by the USA. The technology has many possible commercial applications but I believe the patents are being sat on for the time being.

    Regards,
    L

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