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IP: US stealth bombers uncloaked by mobile phone masts - FWIIW
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 02:57:41 -0400
US stealth bombers uncloaked by mobile phone masts The stealth bomber, pride of the US air force and long-hailed for being undetectable by enemy radar, has been revealed, quite literally, as having a vulnerability: mobile phone base stations can 'uncloak' the high-tech planes. The discovery was made by scientists at Siemens' Roke Manor Research site, who have developed equipment which, when used in conjunction with the base stations, make the planes visible again. The system works by sending a constant signal between phone masts and creating an invisible screen that is broken whenever an aircraft passes through it. Combining this breakthrough with GPS (global positioning system) tracking technology, the Hampshire based lab boys say they can detect and locate all enemy aircraft - including the stealth bomber. For related news see: Europe warned on danger of cyberspying http://www.silicon.com/a44955 For related news, see: The stealth bomber, pride of the US air force and long-hailed for being undetectable by enemy radar, has been revealed, quite literally, as having a vulnerability: mobile phone base stations can 'uncloak' the high-tech planes.The discovery was made by scientists at Siemens' Roke Manor Research site, who have developed equipment which, when used in conjunction with the base stations, make the planes visible again. The system works by sending a constant signal between phone masts and creating an invisible screen that is broken whenever an aircraft passes through it. Combining this breakthrough with GPS (global positioning system) tracking technology, the Hampshire based lab boys say they can detect and locate all enemy aircraft - including the stealth bomber.American Communication Specialists, Inc. 64 E. Uwchlan Avenue Suite 124 - Exton, PA 19341 USA +1 610 321 2000 +1 610 321 2001 fax
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