Guide to Aircraft In-Flight Camouflage

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Abstract:

Principles related to aircraft visibility are defined and described. Then a series of steps is suggested to cover systematically these factors as they should be considered in selecting an aircraft camouflage scheme so that the scheme will be effective for local conditions. The effectiveness of various camouflage schemes under various conditions of use is discussed.

Author(s):
Siegel, A. I. ; Fletcher, D. E. ; Lazo, J. ; Gifford, E. C.
Author Organization(s):
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES INC WAYNE PA SCIENCE CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-AC-6904
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00156-67-C-2011
Project Number(s):
A32523013/2021/F0200301
Monitor Series:
6904, NADC-AC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.6.2_Combat Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT, *CAMOUFLAGE, *AIRCRAFT FINISHES, TARGET DISCRIMINATION, TERRAIN, ILLUMINATION, IDENTIFICATION, MODEL TESTS, COLORS, VISIBILITY, BACKGROUND, PAINTS, VISUAL PERCEPTION, SKY, AIRCRAFT NOISE, TARGET RECOGNITION, SPECIFICATIONS, SIMULATION, BRIGHTNESS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
1969 Mar 03