Active Camouflage for Infantry Headwear Applications

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Abstract:

This report was prepared as a trade study review of current and projected active camouflage systems. While numerous applications were discussed, the focus was for systems that could be used by infantry soldiers, and specifically for infantry helmet applications. A review of the current and projected active camouflage systems revealed that there are many systems under development for aviation, maritime, and ground operations. Early prototypes for infantry soldiers were presented in detail. A system overview was prepared in order to present camera, image processing, and display solutions. Finally, a discussion focusing on technology limitations, applications, and future considerations was presented. This trade study showed that numerous technologies for active camouflage systems are under development however major technical roadblocks must be addressed before systems will be ready for infantry applications.

Author(s):
Mckee, Kent W. ; Tack, David W.
Author Organization(s):
HUMANSYSTEMS INC GUELPH (ONTARIO)
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Abstract in English and French.
Pagination:
0028

Security Markings

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):
DRDC-T-CR-2007-023
Contract/Grant Number(s):
W7711-03-7880-001-TOR
Monitor Series:
CR-2007-023, DRDC-T
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.2_Combat Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*CAMOUFLAGE, *INFANTRY PERSONNEL, *HEADGEAR, *LIGHT EMITTING DIODES, IMAGE PROCESSING, CANADA, THIN FILMS, PROTOTYPES, NANOTECHNOLOGY, GROUND CREWS, HELMETS, TRANSISTORS, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, LIMITATIONS, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, ACOUSTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Optical Countermeasures, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
*CAMOUFLAGE SYSTEMS, FOREIGN REPORTS, AVIATION, HEADWEAR, MARITIME OPERATIONS, ACOUSTIC CAMOUFLAGE, CLOAKING TANKS, MULTI SPECTRAL CAMOUFLAGE, ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODES, PROJECT CHAMELEO, THERMAL CAMOUFLAGE, PROJECT YEHUDI
Report Date:
2007 Feb 01
Creation Date:
2008 Mar 05