A few years ago, the force field could be heard only in science fiction films or computer games. This incredible idea attracted engineers at Boeing: they received a patent and began to actively develop a new technology. The force field must protect a variety of military equipment from the explosion of war projectiles. Most likely, such a field will not sustain a direct hit, but it will be able to protect it from the effects of a blast wave.
About the developer
Boeing is an American corporation, one of the largest manufacturers of aviation, space and military equipment. The main office is located in Chicago. The main production bases are Seattle. The company includes 2 companies: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (civilian sector) and Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (military sector).
The principle of the field
The technology described in the project will function as follows: if an explosion occurs near a vehicle, the protective system activates the sensor. It will also determine with maximum accuracy the direction of the blast wave and the time it will take to reach the equipment. Then a special arc generator will turn on, creating a kind of force field using laser systems. The protective field is a zone of ionized air located in the plasma shell, which has reflective and absorbing properties, and is also capable of changing the direction of the blast wave.
Although this information seems to be a fantasy science fiction writer, the patent actually exists, and you can read it on the official resource of the American organization United States Patent and Trademark Office. The project was authored by engineer Brian Tillotson, who has worked for Boeing for many years. If the development successfully passes all the tests, it will be able to protect not only military vehicles, but also a variety of buildings, ships and aircraft.
