Camouflage Assessments with Digital Pattern Painting Based on the Multi-Scale Pattern-in-Picture Evaluation Model

• Autorzy: Jia Qi , Xu Weidong , Yi Yang , Liu Jun , Hu Jianghua , Zhu Liyan , Yang Xin

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DOI

10.2478/ftee-2023-0014

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In general, traditional evaluations of target camouflage effects are usually conducted based on observational data and general results of statistical analysis. This widely applied methodology quantifies the detection and identification probabilities of camouflage objects but has considerable shortcomings. This data evaluation process is laborious and time-consuming and very low in reproducibility, which sheds light on the necessity of developing a more efficient method in this study field. The growth of computeraided image processing technology provides technical support for camouflage effect evaluation based on digital image processing. Digital pattern painting, which has been previously applied to combat utility uniforms, is a new methodology full of potential due to its broad geographical adaptability. This study proposes a multi-scale pattern-in-picture method to evaluate camouflage effects at different distances. We also established a computer-aided background image library and camouflage assessments with digital simulation and created an evaluation system that could be effectively applied to combat utility uniforms. More than 40 testers participated in this study, who were asked to score the designed camouflage schemes using the evaluation system proposed. The data from simulation assessments and individual evaluations show that the computer-aided simulation assessments conducted as part of this research can efficiently and objectively evaluate the camouflage effect on military objects.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

computer-aided; camouflage assessment; pattern painting; evaluation; simulation; military camouflage

• Wydawca: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Łódzki Instytut Technologiczny
• Czasopismo: Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 31, no. 2
• Strony: 39--50
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 33 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Jia Qi

• Army Engineering University of PLA, College of Field Engineering, Haifu Lane No.1, Qinhuai district, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210007, China

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Xu Weidong

• Army Engineering University of PLA, College of Field Engineering, Haifu Lane No.1, Qinhuai district, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210007, China

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Yi Yang

• Unit 32381 of PLA, Beijing 10071, China

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Liu Jun

• Army Engineering University of PLA, College of Field Engineering, Haifu Lane No.1, Qinhuai district, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210007, China

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Hu Jianghua

• Army Engineering University of PLA, College of Field Engineering, Haifu Lane No.1, Qinhuai district, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210007, China

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Zhu Liyan

• Army Engineering University of PLA, College of Field Engineering, Haifu Lane No.1, Qinhuai district, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210007, China

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Yang Xin

• Army Engineering University of PLA, College of Field Engineering, Haifu Lane No.1, Qinhuai district, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210007, China

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).