Automated Thermal Camouflage Generation Program Status

Abstract

The art of camouflage pattern generation has been based on heuristic techniques, combining both art and science. The difficulty with these techniques are that pattern must perform well in a variety of different background types and conditions. To develop a camouflage that performs well over a range of backgrounds and conditions one would like a computer technique capable of optimising a camouflage pattern over all these possible combinations. The first step in developing such a system is to be able to create a pattern from a specific background. Spatial and spectral algorithms are required to create a effective pattern. This paper outlines the progress of the SCI-114 technical working group to create a site specific, thermal camouflage pattern. Background selection, pattern generation, thermal paint characterisation, pattern field experiments and simulation work will be discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA457097

Entities

People

  • David J Thomas

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Algorithms
  • Camouflage
  • Circuit Boards
  • Computers
  • Concealment
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Deception
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Detection
  • Environment
  • Images
  • Information Science
  • Simulations
  • Test Facilities
  • Weather Stations

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  • Computer Vision.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design