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ARME DIRECTIONNELLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advanced Technology Weapons
CONT

... the use of infrasonic (below 20Hz) and ultrasonic (20,000Hz) waves to deafen and disorientate rioters. The aim is to have a directional weapon to deal with individual rioters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes de haute technicité
CONT

[...] des ondes infrasoniques (de moins de 20 Hz) et ultrasoniques (20 000 Hz) pour assourdir et désorienter les émeutiers. L'objectif est de disposer d'une arme directionnelle pour agir sur des émeutiers individuels.

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