Method and apparatus for remotely disabling vehicles
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1. An apparatus for disabling a target vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
- a microwave source for transmitting modulated microwave radiation to the target vehicle;
one or more antennas; and
a database of engine control system (ECS) susceptibilities for disabling specific vehicles;
wherein said radiation is modulated in accordance with one or more of said parameters specific to the target vehicle;
wherein a power of said transmitted modulated microwave radiation is sufficient to disrupt operation of an ECS of the target vehicle without damaging the ECS.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for remotely disabling a vehicle using modulated microwave energy. The modulation characteristics are preferably tailored for different types of vehicles. This approach enables the use of a low power radiation source, which minimizes injury to people and property and which enables the use of portable devices, such as for use on law enforcement or military vehicles.
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1. An apparatus for disabling a target vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
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a microwave source for transmitting modulated microwave radiation to the target vehicle; one or more antennas; and a database of engine control system (ECS) susceptibilities for disabling specific vehicles; wherein said radiation is modulated in accordance with one or more of said parameters specific to the target vehicle; wherein a power of said transmitted modulated microwave radiation is sufficient to disrupt operation of an ECS of the target vehicle without damaging the ECS. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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