Even your shirt can become a satellite antenna
A few weeks ago, we talked about a bulletproof shirt that can be worn on open air parties that personally speaking, I would not be willing to join.
Definitely less risky could be the subject of a recent research in the satellite transmission and telecommunications field, that is, a flexible antenna that can be placed within the fabric of a jacket, a coat or a shirt, giving the opportunity to the wearer to communicate via satellite and obtain a wide array of information such as the GPS location and whatnot.
This research is mostly focused on the choice of materials to be used, which must be capable of conducting satellite radio signals without creating too much of an encumbrance or discomfort for the wearer. The material must be capable of automatically adapting its form to the user’s body, without showing differences in performance, and without losing its consistency with time.
A further challenge is posed by resistance to cleaning and to cleaning agents (detergent, bleach etc). In a few words, the aim of the research is to create a material that is light, cheap, does not need complicated installation procedures and requires minimal maintenance, robust and undetectable by civilian or military surveillance devices.
In a few words, the perfect tool for personal communication: in these terms, the challenge is definitely interesting. The project, approximately 18 months after its start, is still in its early stages, but should it be successful, there would be interesting developments not only in the satellite telecommunication field, but also concerning surveillance and espionage.
