Apparently not content with having
bees do all the dirty work of sniffing out bombs, the Navy is now seeking proposals for methods of actually predicting where bombs will be placed. According to Wired's Danger Room, the Office of Naval Research is looking for both "theoretical and technical approaches," which would not only allow for the prediction of bomb placements, but give them the ability to identify and localize bomb makers, predict changing threat tactics, and track the components being used in bomb assembly, among other feats of prognostication. On the technical side of things, the Navy's apparently has a keen interest in "advanced sensor networks," which would automatically detect when a bomb has been placed, allowing them to neutralize 'em with minimal human involvement. Those looking to get in on the action better act fast though, as proposals are due July 20th.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Big @ Jul 3rd 2007 7:32PM
this may sound stupid but bare with me.
Currently, the US ARMY is using trained RATS to locate land mines.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/0210_040210_minerats.html
We already know DOGS can be used to sniff out drugs.
I propose that instead of trying to develop laser guided bullets and HALO BUBBLE SHIELDS, Darpa develop a BIO DEFENSE INITIATIVE where animals would be the primary service units.
We know that animals have tremendous senses of smell and sight. We already know WE CAN train them to located explosives and to IDENTIFY individual people through scent or sight (bloodhounds for example).
Why not put all these natural technologies together and use animals as Homeland security enforcement.
Animals can succeed where electronics fail.
jerrt @ Jul 3rd 2007 7:50PM
isn't that the amazing kreskin?
i had an aunt and uncle who used to care for his mother. small world isn't it?
Mr Funk @ Jul 3rd 2007 7:51PM
These people have GOT to stop watching Numbers...
chris @ Jul 3rd 2007 9:27PM
This is not as impressive as the trainined monkeys that we currently have in congress.
Bosco @ Jul 3rd 2007 10:51PM
Maybe if we installed webcams, housewives could sit at home and look for bombs. It has been very successful putting an end to illegal immigration, so it should work great for finding bombs.
Dave @ Jul 3rd 2007 11:15PM
Anyone got Miss Cleo's number? Maybe she can tell us where they'll all be.
Paul Raven @ Jul 4th 2007 5:26PM
Not wanting to sound like too much of a whiner, but I preferred it back in the days when you linked to the post you were citing.
Just sayin'.