Pesquisadores do MIT, usando um analisador de rede, testaram o impacto de capacetes de folha de flandres na receptividade de sinais de radiofreqüência. Eles destacam o método e os resultados no resumo do estudo:
Among a fringe community of paranoids, aluminum helmets serve as the protective measure of choice against invasive radio signals. We investigate the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample group of four individuals. Using a $250,000 network analyser, we find that although on average all helmets attenuate invasive radio frequencies in either directions (either emanating from an outside source, or emanating from the cranium of the subject), certain frequencies are in fact greatly amplified. These amplified frequencies coincide with radio bands reserved for government use according to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Statistical evidence suggests the use of helmets may in fact enhance the government’s invasive abilities. We speculate that the government may in fact have started the helmet craze for this reason.
Embora sua conclusão seja um pouco irônica, a ironia dos capacetes de folhas que aumentam a recepção das freqüências de rádio reservadas pelo governo certamente não está perdida em nós.
Sobre a eficácia dos capacetes de folha de alumínio: um estudo empírico
