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Sonic Torpedo Defense

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the can-you-hear-me-now dept.

dylanduck writes "How do you defend a ship against torpedoes? According to the US Navy, you line the hull with loudspeakers and blast the incoming missile with such a devastating blast of sounds that it explodes." When asked about the possible ecological effects on marine life the military had no comment.

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  1. It works because.... by JudgeFurious · · Score: 4, Funny

    "This one goes to 11"

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    1. Re:It works because.... by beefypirate · · Score: 5, Funny

      Exploding drummers weren't included in the final test data.

  2. Consider the consequences... by djblair · · Score: 5, Funny

    We need to be cautious, as Britney Spears at 200db could have a devistating effect on the entire oceanic ecosystem.

  3. I'll comment by Serveert · · Score: 4, Funny

    Everyone on the ship will have all you can eat seafood for weeks.

    Bonus if you get some giant squid.

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  4. Wires by romka1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    To get best results they need gold power cables at 1000 for each speaker :)

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  5. Environmental Impact? Please... by charlesbakerharris · · Score: 5, Funny
    When asked about the possible ecological effects on marine life the military had no comment.

    Oh, right. Because we would *hate* to have a loud noise in the ocean instead of thousands of gallons of fuel oil or a ruptured nuclear reactor from a sunk ship.

    Brought to you by the same retards who nixed nuclear power for environmental reasons, forcing the country to depend on burning coal.