Millimeter-wave radar binoculars

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Millimeter-wave radar binoculars
Type Sensory Aid
Tech Level TL–9
Cost Cr2000
Size 0.5 liters
Weight 0.6 kg

The millimeter-wave radar binoculars (MARNOC or mmWave radar) is a portable unit to detect and analyze objects at range. The unit transmits radar in the millimeter range, and does image analysis in real time. The unit can do range finding, object identification, and motion tracking. The radar can see through rain, smoke, darkness, and other vision impairments. The radar has an active range of 200 meters.

The radar can be tuned can penetrate thin layers of clothing and plastics to provide information about what is underneath. This can reveal equipment concealed under clothing or hidden compartments in vehicles.

There are versions of designed for medical imaging, allowing diagnosis of foreign bodies, broken bones or cyberware. Comes in an over the shoulder carrying case; a sling is also provided for separate carrying.