U.S. Homeland Security's 'narco sub' PLUTO mimics the real thing
Monday, September 10, 2012 - 16:30
in Earth & Climate
With low profiles and low radar reflectivity, stealthy, drug-running semi-submersibles, "narco subs," built in southern jungles cut through the ocean at wave height and are nearly impossible to detect. DHS' semi-submersible mimics them so that a variety of sensors can be tested in the battle against illegal drug-running.