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The anatomy of Sonic Weapons


BladeFireLight

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Sonic Weapons

 

The sound wave: The sound wave used in sonic weapons has a wavelengths of around 40-50Mhz with an amplitude close to 500 decibels. To focus the sound, the oscillator must be 1/3 the size of the resulting wavelength (very small). The sound splits into 4 different waves. The central one being the most powerful and being trapped in the other three allows for the focusing of the sound over long distances in the air.

 

Underwater: Because of the refraction of sound caused by both temperature and pressure, to keep the beam focused underwater, the destructive sound wave is preceded by a burst of energy. This causes a decrease in temperature (about 4oC) above the energy burst and an increase in presure below it. This creates a tightly focused 'Convergence Zone' that the sound does not escape. This energy burst give the sonic weapons their characteristic sound and color and by itself is harmless. The ultra-sonic audio wave that follows can jellify bones in seconds.

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I spent 3 days researching online this page was the most helpfull. althow it is missing the diagrams and is a little techical. It mainly about sonar. (now I know why the USO can avoid the sonar so easily)

 

I also lookup the audo spotlight. that covers directional audio in the air.

 

I also have a thery as to whey the alines use MC in stead of PSY.

 

-Blade FireLight

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I've just a quick look at the link. I've used the FAS website a lot for the Unknown Menace but I really haven't started doing my research about sonic weapons for Abyssal because of more urgent things first. But I'll definitely get into the subject later on.

 

I also have a theory about why the aliens have MC instead of Psi but it's related with the plot elements of Abyssal which I can't discuss here for obvious reasons :P

I take it that you have a more physical explanation though

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