Open Manufacturing: Cephalopod-Inspired Reconfigurable Camouflage
Abstract
We propose the manufacture of electrically reconfigurable camouflage devices from reflectins, which are proteins that help cephalopods modulate their coloration across the entire visible spectrum. Our approach draws inspiration from reflectin-based nanostructures found in cephalopod skin cells and builds upon recent studies of the unique optical and electrical properties of reflectin proteins. We intend to produce coatings whose coloration spans both the visible and the near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, thereby both mimicking and improving upon the natural capabilities of cephalopod skin. The resulting devices will constitute a key step towards cephalopod-inspired reconfigurable infrared camouflage technologies for military stealth applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 10, 2016
- Source ID
- HR00111510008
Entities
People
- Alon Gorodetsky
Organizations
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific