Visual and Thermal Shield System

Abstract

There is disclosed herein a visual and thermal shield system that effectively obscures visual indicators and thermal signatures of wheel assemblies of a military vehicle to thereby address longstanding military concerns for vehicle and crew survivability. Our device is spaced outboard from the wheel and tire to maintain an insulating body of air between said shield and the adjacent axle, hub, wheel, and tire. Expeditiously, this invention also affords substantial eclipse of the complete tire profile. If a plurality of wheels exist on said vehicle, then multiple shields of this invention can be used to hinder vehicle identification and potential designation of its military purpose.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 22, 2006
Accession Number
ADD020338

Entities

People

  • John G. Korpi
  • Michael J. Manceor

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

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  • Information Operations
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  • Law
  • Military Vehicles
  • Monitoring
  • Outboard
  • Patents
  • United States
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers