Counter-Detection and Stealth Strategies
Advanced Counter-Detection Strategies and Signature Management: An Analysis of Low Observability, Electronic Warfare, and Open-Source Solutions I. Foundations of Military Detection and Low Observability (LO) Military operations rely fundamentally on the ability to detect, track, and characterize adversary platforms. Modern detection systems exploit multiple parts of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum and physical phenomena, necessitating a comprehensive, multi-spectral approach to camouflage and survival for any platform operating in contested environments. 1 This foundational reliance on multi-spectral detection dictates that successful avoidance strategies must incorporate Low Observability (LO) principles tailored to the threat environment. A. The Multi-Spectral Battlefield: Defining Detection Modalities Defense systems are categorized by the energy they utilize or intercept: Radar Sensors Radar sensors operate by transmitting electromagnetic energy—radio waves—and a...