Techniques and Analysis of Thermal Infrared Camouflage in Foliated Backgrounds

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Abstract:

The objective of this effort was to investigate thermal infrared 3-5 micrometers and 8-14 micrometers camouflage measures for military targets in foliated backgrounds. Common lightweight materials were considered as the possible emulators of the foliated backgrounds. These materials were considered to be cloth like material with very low thermal inertia. Since the thermal infrared camouflage problem exists throughout the day, the infrared signature was considered for the emulator and the foliage during the entire day. Both analytical and experimental evaluation of the foliage signature and analytical evaluation of a proposed emulator were examined.

Author(s):
Wiebelt, J. A. ; Henderson, J. B.
Author Organization(s):
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIV STILLWATER SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 6 Apr 76-6 Jun 77
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA038186
Pagination:
0069

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAG53-76-C-0134
Monitor Series:
AMERDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.2_Combat Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*INFRARED SIGNATURES, *CAMOUFLAGE, *INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, TEMPERATURE, BACKGROUND, SOLAR RADIATION, SUBROUTINES, FOLIAGE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Optical Countermeasures, Infrared Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
*Infrared camouflage, Military targets
Report Date:
1977 Jan 06