Night Vision and Night Vision Goggles

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Abstract:

Night Vision Goggles NVG do not turn night into day. In fact, they have limited performance capability. This articles addresses the rationale for low light operations, how NVGs work, and various NVG limitations. Knowledge of the NVG performance envelope, inherent NVG limitations, effects of human vision deficiencies, and factors of self-imposed stress, constitute the formula for determining safe maneuver limits. The article concludes with recommendations to improve NVG use and affirms that NVG are safe for helicopter operations.

Author(s):
Oldham, Thomas W.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Pagination:
0043

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AU
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_4_Logistics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*HUMANS, HELICOPTERS, LIMITATIONS, DEFICIENCIES, SAFETY, NIGHT, NIGHT VISION DEVICES, MANEUVERS, VISION, NIGHT VISION, GOGGLES, ENVELOPE(SPACE), LOW LIGHT LEVELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology, Infrared Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
*NIGHT VISION DEVICES, *GOGGLES, *FLIGHT CREWS, LOW LIGHT LEVELS, LIMITATIONS, AVIATION SAFETY, STRESS(PHYSIOLOGY), NIGHT VISION GOGGLES, NIGHT FLIGHT, H 3 AIRCRAFT, AN PVS 5, FLIGHT MANEUVERS, FLIGHT TACTICS
Report Date:
1990 Jun 01