Concealment of the Warfighter's Equipment Through Enhanced Polymer Technology

Abstract

One method to modify the Near Infrared (NIR) reflection signature of a base fabric is through the addition of nano and micro particle size additives to the polymer during fiber manufacturing. Different additives produce various effects in both the visual and near infrared spectrum. Work between INVISTA and the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center has allowed for the development and commercialization of these fibers so that the warfighter's equipment can meet both the visual and near infrared requirements for enhanced concealment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA433437

Entities

People

  • Kevin Frankel
  • Melanie King
  • Rick Cowan
  • Sónia Sousa

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Birds
  • Camouflage
  • Concealment
  • Contrast
  • Environment
  • Fibers
  • Forests
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Night Vision
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Photographs
  • Reflectance
  • Specifications
  • Spectra
  • Standards

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Materials Science
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science