Effect of Camouflage on Visual Detection
Abstract
Two laboratory experiments were conducted on a terrain model to assess the effects of pattern, range, lighting, and location on the ability of subjects to visually detect tank targets. In Experiment I, each subject saw one of four patterns (MERDC, Swedish, German, or olive drab) at two ranges. The MERDC pattern took longest to detect. There was no difference due to range. In Experiment II, each subject saw all five patterns (MERDC, Swedish, British, German, and olive drab) at each of eight locations under either diffuse or bright/shadow lighting conditions. There was no difference due to pattern. It was more difficult to find a target in some locations, although location interacted with lighting condition. It took longer to detect targets when shadows were present.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADB004971
Entities
People
- Jeffrey D. Grossman
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake