Техніко-економічне порівняння варіантів маскування бронеавтомобіля для підвищення його живучості при використанні противником засобів технічної розвідки

Abstract

This article proposes a methodology for assessing the results of a technical and economic comparison of camouflage options for an armored combat vehicle to maintain its functions during a march or position when an adversary uses active and passive systems of technical intelligence in the frequency ranges: in radar; infrared from thermal radiation; optical, as well as in the range of acoustic waves from engine noise, in order to damage the armored combat vehicle. For a tactical and economic comparison, mathematical calculations were performed on the basis of the proposed possible alternative masking options, ranging from the zero option (no masking) to the masking option simultaneously in five wavelengths (radar; infrared; optical; thermal; acoustic). A comparison is made of options that are carried out according to the criterion of “effi ciency-cost” for various alternatives to camoufl age an armored combat vehicle. When the enemy uses various types of reconnaissance equipment, it is proposed to use radar absorbing ferrite materials to reduce radar visibility, to protect information on the coordinates of the deployment and on the direction of movement of military automotive equipment, in the course of their intended use. In turn, this will increase the survivability of armored combat vehicle in general and allow them to perform combat missions with their artillery and anti-aircraft units, communications units, radiation, chemical and biological defense units, military aviation units and other units.
The introduction of the proposed methodology for a comparative quantitative assessment of the options for protecting an armored vehicle and choosing an acceptable one helps to better navigate the fi eld of possible decisions based on a comparative quantitative assessment of risks and wins when making a decision.