Sci-Fi Considerations when spy-microwaving a house.

[Baitball Blogger]

I don't know how much of sci-fi this is, but we've seen it in the movies when microwaves are used like Superman's X-Ray eyes to see through buildings. I'm just wondering how practical this would be, because it would definitely leave a signature. For example, wouldn't cans of compressed air suddenly explode? Or, at least, wouldn't the shaving cream can release its contents? And then I began to wonder, what other hints would you find around the house to determine you've been under microwave surveillance?

[flying rabbit]

2. Are you having some...

...concerns?

[Baitball Blogger]

3. I'm working on a spy novel.

I started it over a year ago and I'm shocked at how much I imagined back then, is come true today. In my story I had computer geeks spying on people without turning on the laptop light. And now I come to learn that it can be done!

[flying rabbit]

6. Ah...good.

And best of luck.

[antiquie]

4. Studies of the Russians microwaving

the US embassy don't mention exploding cans.

[Baitball Blogger]

5. Wouldn't have to actually explode.

I'm looking for subtle signs. Like the foam releasing from the can. If it were dramatic it wouldn't work as a good stealth device.

[NightWatcher]

7. If you have line of sight, use a laser listening device instead

Just shoot it at a window and pickup whats being said inside

[Baitball Blogger]

8. That would work in a city atmosphere.

[NightWatcher]

10. My friend writes screenplays and graphic novels and emails me every month or so

and asks me to advise on all kinds of technical questions about weapons and spy tradecraft.

Feel free to ask if the need arises.

[Baitball Blogger]

12. I definitely will keep you in mind.

[Paulie]

9. Cell phones and WiFi are microwaves...

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/133936-using-wifi-to-see-through-walls

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/06/researchers-teach-wi-fi-to-see-identify-gestures/

[Baitball Blogger]

11. That is all so amazing.

This is not the first article I've read that shows how ordinary household items can be used for spying. We need an updated version of MacGyver!

[Paulie]

13. That's the writers job!

Imagine.