Solutions to win: Ukraine develops anti-thermal imaging cape for military use
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The Ministry of Defense has begun developing an anti-thermal imaging cape that will absorb infrared radiation and help the Ukrainian military to disguise itself.
The Ministry of Defense reported this.
What is the problem?
"The specificity is that we need to create a material that will absorb infrared radiation and have low thermal conductivity. Our goal is to disguise the military and equipment from the enemy as reliably as possible," Deputy Minister of Defense Vitaly Polovenko noted.
If the development is successfully completed, this product will help the Ukrainian military remain invisible to enemy thermal imagers and night vision devices.
What is the solution?
Right now, the Central Department is testing out five fabric samples for their ability to absorb infrared radiation.
In general, since the beginning of the year, the Central Department has already approved six improved clothing samples: winter gloves, jackets, insulated pants, thermal clothing, and T-shirts.
How does it work?
The materials used to produce fabric for an anti–thermal vision cape need to be both flexible and able to withstand various environmental elements, such as precipitation. Additionally, they should not be prone to burning when exposed to sunlight and should also possess camouflage properties when on different terrains.
