Cambridge Consultants recently announced the development of their 3D imaging, handheld, radar system called "Sprint" to see into walls. The device will can look through most materials, create a map of what is inside, and be moved along the surface to get a larger image. The potential use of the Sprint is ultimately locate items of interest, such as explosives, contraband, etc.
The Sprint does not require additional equipment on the other side of the scanned object, unlike similar products. Sam Pumphrey, Senior Consultant at Cambridge Consultants, explains, "Whereas other options, such as backscatter x-rays, are cumbersome, expensive and power hungry systems, and conventional radar systems have been difficult to interpret, Sprint’s use of radar and processing technology makes it possible to look inside an opaque object or surface from one side safely, cheaply and quickly in a low power, handheld device."
This device is to be used as a compliment to Cambridge Consultants' "Prism 200" device, another handheld scanner that will allow for deep scanning rooms and building to view movement inside. The difference being the Prism 200 can see more of what is behind the wall but with less detail in the image, while the Sprint constructs a highly detailed image but at a much shallower depth.
Let's hope out neighbors do not acquire this tech, ever.
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