Stealth Overcoat - The Latest In Detection Prevention
19 Jul 2010 | Ref. 157/2010
Farnborough, UK -- A revolutionary “stealth overcoat” developed by BAE Systems scientists and engineers makes military vehicles and equipment in the field much harder to spot.
The “three-way” material covering is unique in that it offers not only visual camouflage, but protection against detection by radar and thermal imaging devices.
The stealthy fabric cover is a combination of radar absorbent material and infrared radiation dampening technology that helps keep equipment hidden from traditional long and medium range detection techniques.
Its development comes in response to the increased availability of detection sensors, especially those using infrared technology that use the heat an object gives off to identify it.
All vehicles give off a specific heat and radar signature. By distorting these signatures we can make vehicles considerably more difficult to detect via the detection equipment available to a potential adversary. Steve Elwell, Director Business Development and Strategy said: “We believe that the stealth overcoat could dramatically reduce a vehicle’s infrared signature and significantly reduce its radar footprint to a degree that confuses detection systems. Crucially for soldiers in the field, the covering is lightweight and ultra-thin and can be fitted to a vehicle in minutes.”
The stealth overcoat is simple to produce and can be created in a range of camouflage patterns to further help the vehicle blend into its surroundings. The material is also tough enough to withstand harsh combat conditions. To make life more comfortable for operators, the material is also resistant to “solar loading”, the build-up of heat that occurs in vehicles that sit in the sunlight.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).
For further information, please contact:
Kate Watcham, BAE Systems
Tel: +44(0)1252 383550 Mob: +44(0) 7793 420731
Kate.watcham@baesystems.com
Andrew Jenkins
T +44 (0) 117 302 8160 | M +44 (0) 7801 717037
andrew.jenkins@baesystems.com
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