The targets have not been running and thermal loading has not helped due to the time of day. A closer view of the low contrast targets. Same targets still later in the day. Land Images 11-13 Land target out in the open, engines running, yet still the clutter is strong. Target 11 is in the field of view , just further out, two other targets can be seen.
Clutter is a real problem, even out in the open.
Targets running and moving , still clutter is very strong. Land Images 14-17 Land targets hidden in a town environment. The decoy is actually a baloon. Not too different from what you would ride in, but teathered to the ground. Then to add realism, there are heating elements over the surface of the baloon corresponding with areas that get hot on an actual tank like the engine and the treads.