A method for designing pixelated camouflage patterns for forest terrain backgrounds
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54939/1859-1043.j.mst.106.2025.121-128Keywords:
Pixelated camouflage pattern; Evaluation metrics; PSNR; Histogram intersection.Abstract
Camouflage is a critical component of modern military operations, enabling objects to blend visually into their surroundings. Traditional disruptive patterns used widely from the 1970s to early 2000s are increasingly replaced by pixelated camouflage. This study proposes a design method for pixelated camouflage patterns tailored to forest terrain. Effectiveness is evaluated using Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Histogram Intersection (HI), which assess visual and color similarity. Results show the designed patterns resemble forest backgrounds in color and texture, indicating practical potential.
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