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But defeating electronic detection is a far greater challenge than fooling the human eye and brain. As a result, the definition of camouflage has now been expanded through the introduction of stealth technologies, such as radar-defeating shapes and materials and electronic disruption of enemy detection and weapons guidance systems. The addition of IR suppressive materials provides added protection against both air and ground detection, but all such measures still leave the item being covered vulnerable to radar. Netting, which is continuously being improved in design and materials, has been the best solution to date, although natural cover – from hiding beneath trees or in the shell of a building to covering the vehicle with leaves, branches, or even rubble – remains common. Efforts also must be made to reduce reflectivity, so the vehicle does not “shine” or glitter in sunlight, a problem typically increased when the vehicle is wet. Tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, trucks, Humvees, command tents, and so on typically use paint or fabric schemes, netting, and other covers in an attempt to blend into the background, reduce IR signatures, and escape detection, primarily from aerial reconnaissance – manned or unmanned aircraft – and satellites.īecause military vehicles quickly become covered in dirt, mud, or sand, paint schemes alone provide only marginal protection. Human warfighters are not the sole users of battlefield camouflage, of course.
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