Long Range Target Recognition and Identification of Camouflaged Armored Vehicles

Abstract

This report reviews the literature on recognition and identification of camouflaged (pattern painted) armored vehicles. In addition, the report contains the results of two experiments in long-range recognition and identification of camouflaged armored vehicles as viewed through the COBRA/TOW weapons sight (13 times magnification) at scaled ranges of 2500, 3000, 3500, and 4000 meters. HO scale models and varied terrain backgrounds were employed. The experimental procedures may be useful in a formalized recognition and identification training program for helicopter crewmen.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077862

Entities

People

  • Garvin D. Chastain
  • William H. Ton
  • William L. Warnick

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Camouflage
  • Detection
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles
  • Literature Surveys
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Military Vehicles
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Stereolithography
  • Target Detection
  • Target Recognition
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.