BladeFireLight Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Very good description. I haven't checked the physics for that but they sound (pun intended) correct. Can I ask you how did you got that information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladeFireLight Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 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 I take it that you have a more physical explanation though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladeFireLight Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 not really. more of the 65milion years old T'Leth thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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