- NOT stock photos, you will receive what you see which includes the Panel, Case, Infrared Schim & Squares and the Phoenix Jr Night Vision Strobe w battery
- Panel measures 24" x 23"
- Employs a proprietary material that reflects a 'cold' thermal signal that can only be seen by thermal targeting sensors
- 9102116 Brown & Orange)
- SKU # 910116
- 2' x 2'
The Infrared Marker IR Reflective Schims & Squares:
Warrior GloTape Subdued Infrared (IR) Refective Schims are ideal for adding combat Identification markers to the helmet. Designed to fit into the helmet covers button inserts, the helmet schim features a limited field of IR reflection so IR light is only reflected back to the viewer in a 5 degree cone from center minimizing unwanted detection. When viewed with military night vision IR systems, the reflected IR light provides a simple marking method that identifies friendly persons to team members at distances up to 800 meters.
Warrior GloTape Infrared (IR) Reflective Markers and Tapes are manufactured from specially-formulated material that only reflects infrared (IR) wavelengths when illuminated by light sources such as targeting lasers for covert marking of troops.
About the Phoenix Jr. Infrared Beacon:
The Phoenix Jr. (NSN 5855-01-438-458) is an extremely rugged and low cost Infrared marker beacon. It was designed as an individual Combat Identification marker employed to minimize fratricide (the inadvertend destruction of battle field assets by friendly forces). It has also been used as a vehicle ID marker, drop zone indicator and perimeter marker. Since its introduction in 1984, the Phoenix Jr. is the most widely used electronic Combat ID system in the world.
- Weight 1 oz.
- Operates under water or in a clothing pocket (like all IR signal units, the transmission can be seen through clothing).
- Size: 1.5" x .625"
- Flash repeat cycle: 1.3 seconds (fixed)
- Flash duration: 20 Milliseconds (fixed)
- Battery: Common 9 Volt (battery not included) 100+hours
- Configuration: 3 Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
- Coverage: 240 degrees X 360 degrees
- Switching: Attach or remove battery (battery not included)
- Wavelength 880nm (IR), 640nm (Red), 465nm (Blue) NV Green
- Intensity 750 mCd
- Diode Life 20,000 Hourse
- Visibility 5 Miles Average
Description of this Panel, Case, Infrared Schim & Squares and the Phoenix Jr Night Vision Strobe:
The Combat ID Thermal Panel (CIDT Panel) or Thermal Identification Panel (TIP) employs a proprietary material that reflects a "cold" Thermal signal that can only be seen by Thermal targeting sensors and Thermal surveillance sensors. The reflected cold image provides a simple marking method that identifies friendly persons, vehicles and equipment to air and ground forces.
The CIDT Panel has two sides. The Thermal side of the panel, which is brown in color, and the CORDURA® protective side. The Thermal side works by reflecting the sky's energy. The Thermal sensor sees the reflected energy and displays a cold image to the sensor operator. The CORDURA® protective side can be colored International Orange, so the panel can also be used as a visual signaling panel like the VS-17 Signaling Panel, or flat brown to maximize concealment. The Combat ID Thermal Panel can be deployed during the day or at night as a signaling tool.
The Thermal material utilized in the construction of the CIDT Panel, and the Thermal Identification Panel (TIP) distributed by DRS Technologies, Inc. are the only Thermal marking panels manufactured from the same material used on the CIP Vehicle mounted panels. This the only material approved for US Army use by the US Program Manager for Meteorological and Target Identification Capabilities (MaTIC).
Deploying CIDT Panels, in conjunction with CIP vehicle mounted panels, will provide the most uniform Combat ID marking signal minimizing IFF risk on the battlefield.
History of the Thermal Combat Identification panels for tanks & vehicles:
Combat Identification Panels were developed after the Persian Gulf War to reduce friendly fire incidents among allied ground forces. These panels are designed so as to produce a distinct and easily identifiable infrared signature when seen through thermal imaging systems. Originally created as a hasty expediency, the use of low-thermal-emissivity tape and physical separation from the body of the vehicle meant that the panel would appear as a contrasting dark (i.e. cooler) area through thermal viewers.
CIPs first saw widespread use in the Iraq War where nearly all coalition vehicles were equipped with these devices, usually mounted on the sides and rear of the body and/or turret. Some were even mounted on the driver and front passenger doors of Humvees with a special cutout so the door handle could still be accessed through the panel, as well as on the hood between the windshield and the top grille.
