ThermoAnalytics is the global leader in paint design optimization for infrared contrast reduction. Our IR analysis group has developed proprietary methods of optimizing the spectral properties of paints that can provide significant signature management improvements, at low cost, without adding weight, space claims or additional complexity to a ship, aircraft or ground vehicle design.
Using our industry-leading MuSES infrared signature analysis software, we generate sensor band BRDF renderings and design paints to minimize contrast under a set of customer-defined weighted parameters, including:
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Geographic Location
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Weather Season
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Time of Day
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Azimuth
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Elevation
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IR Wavelength
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Mission Profile
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Sensor Range
In the example shown here, without changing the visible color of the base CARC green paint, we significantly reduced the IR contrast of the vehicle by modifying the paint’s spectral properties. The paint was optimized to reduce contrast in a European scene. We can also compute averages across any of these parameters to integrate the effects of season, time of day, etc.
By modifying the paint constituents, we can influence and improve the performance of the paint’s performance, including, but not limited to:
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Solar Absorptance
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Thermal Emissivity
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Spectral Hemispheric Reflectance
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Specularity
This analysis can provide your team with an understanding of which existing paint would yield the best choice or we can design a spectral reflectance curve for a custom paint, and coordinate the manufacture and testing of this novel paint to ensure accurate visual color with minimal infrared signature. Compared with the high costs of many “add on” signature reduction technologies, the ThermoAnalytics paint optimization services are an extremely low-cost alternative. Contact us to discuss your signature control needs with our engineering team.
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ThermoAnalytics has provided all of the branches of the United States military with advanced IR signature targets for analyzing camouflage, concealment, and deception. Our engineers can also account for plumes and plume impingement by combining MuSES with CFD Software results.
ThermoAnalytics simulates and tests concept vehicles for infrared signature analysis. US Army TACOM uses MuSES to find the detection range of IR signature targets. The Army TARDEC and AMRDEC research teams also rely on ThermoAnalytics software for IR signature analysis.
If you have a problem that's not captured by our software "out of the box," ask ThermoAnalytics to develop a custom script and user routine for you. For example, a system with custom PID temperature controls can be quickly and easily built into a user routine with outputs to control heaters and cooling loops.
Using MuSES' Hyperspectral Rendering Module, our team can develop plume simulation for aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval vessels while providing the most comprehensive infrared rendering available.
ThermoAnalytics is a global leader in infrared signature management and the engineering processes that lead to a minimized IR contrast. Efficient engineering processes are key to short product development cycles and total product quality.
Our MuSES Software is the undisputed leader in target radiance predictions. We have also developed proprietary methods of modeling phenomena that affect a sensor's output. Using ThermoAnalytics software, you can model sensor response, sensor noise, atmospheric path attenuation, and atmospheric scattering.
Infrared signature management services from ThermoAnalytics involves the comprehensive planning, testing and simulation of IR contrast for targets operating under a range of environmental conditions.
Our team can model your targets for vulnerability or threat analysis, yielding contrast metrics and BRDF rendered images. ThermoAnalytics leads the industry in modeling LO technologies—not just for post-design system evaulation, but for system design from the conceptual level up.
ThermoAnalytics provides comprehensive infrared analysis of full vehicle systems operating in realistic environments. Our engineers plan the simulation approach, collect boundary conditions and system parameters, and choose the best available technologies deliver a comprehensive simulation of your vehicle.
ThermoAnalytics is a world leader in infrared signature modeling and analysis. Our engineers and scientists deliver the most comprehensive IR signature models available.
