High-Resolution Ground Target Infared Signature Modeling for Combat Target Identification Training
Abstract
Recent world events have accelerated the evolution of the US military from monolithic formations arrayed against a known enemy, to a force that must respond to rapidly changing world events. New technologies are part of the Army's evolution and thermal imaging sensors are becoming more and more prevalent on the modern battlefield. These sensors are integrated into advanced weapon system or commonly used for battlefield surveillance. Thermal imaging systems give the soldier the ability to deliver deadly force onto an enemy at long ranges at any time of day or night. The ability to differentiate friendly and threat forces in this situation is critical for the avoidance of friendly fire incidents and for the proper use of battlefield resources. The ability to foresee the location of the Army's next battlefield is becoming more difficult, and we don't know where the next battlefield will be from year to year. Infrared target recognition training tools need to be flexible, adaptable, and be based on not only the latest intelligence data but have geographically specific training available to the soldier.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADP023082
Entities
People
- Jeffrey S. Sanders