Helicopter Pilot Detection of the Two Different Camouflaged Hawk Batteries

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Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to collect data comparing the camouflage effectiveness of the cage-supported light-weight camouflage screen LCS and the experimental shape disrupter system produced by the Mobility Equipment Research and Development Command MERADCOM. The camouflaged Hawk battery systems were contrasted with a control Hawk battery having no camouflage. The data reported in this paper were collected by ARI for use by the US Army Air Defense Board ADB as part of a larger scale study for the US Army Air Defense School USAADS. ARI was specifically tasked with determining the human pilot detectability of the batteries in contrast to other portions of the study dealing with satellite and photoimagery interpretations. The data presented refer only to helicopter pilots and the associated Hawk ground crews. The data that were collected appear to consistently support one camouflage system over the other.

Author(s):
Jorgensen, Charles C. ; Jones, Nadean R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Research memo.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA077954
Pagination:
0010

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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):
ARI-RM-78-5
Project Number(s):
2Q162722A765
Monitor Series:
ARI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.6.2_Combat Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*CAMOUFLAGE, *HELICOPTERS, *TARGET DETECTION, AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE, DATA ACQUISITION, PILOTS, QUESTIONNAIRES, SCALE, VISUAL PERCEPTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Helicopters, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Acoustic Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
HAWK MISSILES, AS765, PE62722A
Report Date:
1978 Jul 01