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We are also looking at short wavelength
deflection because SWIR [short wave
infrared] devices are now available. In
the future all military will be wearing
uniforms that deflect SWIR. In a few
years the Army will have this technol-
ogy for all soldiers, but we don’t have
that capability right now. This is an area
of future development.
IO: So there are any number of prop-
erties that you need, and it has to have a
nice drape, can’t be too heavy.
DR. ZHENG: Yes, all of these things
are in our specifications including
flexibility requirements, weight require-
ments, even appearance.
IO: What is your relationship
with Natick?
DR. ZHENG: We have a very good rela-
tionshipwithNatick (Natick Soldier RDEC)
and have people there whowork for us.
Natick does earlier fundamental research.
IO: So if you have an idea, go to
Natick and they will say yes, no, maybe?
DR. ZHENG: People can come to us
with ideas. If we like the concept and it’s
relevant to the needs of the soldier, we
will make a positive recommendation.
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