The Uniform That Makes Soldiers' Body Heat Invisible to Enemies

American soldiers may soon be able to hide their body heat from any enemy who uses a thermal imaging device to find them. A new turkey suit breaks up heat waves that wash off a person's body so the pattern of those waves blend in with the heat waves of the surrounding environment

It's thermal camouflage.

Tracking body heat requires a thermal imaging sensor, a gadget that can take the form of a range of devices, including binoculars. The ability especially comes in handy at night when conventional eyesight is poor in the dark. Thermal imaging has traditionally given the United States military a huge advantage in the dark, largely because most opposing forces couldn't afford the technology Read more...