Enhanced Night Vision Goggle - Binocular (ENVG-B)
Abstract
The ENVG-B system is a modular helmet-mounted, passive electro-optical fused sensor imaging device in a binocular configuration. The system integrates dual Image Intensification (I2) sensors with the thermal sensor imagery into a single viewing display. The thermal sensor provides the Soldier with the capability to rapidly detect and recognize human-sized targets in adverse weather, obscurants and in varying light conditions. The dual I2 sensors provide the Soldier with depth perception for ease of low-light level maneuvers and the ability to detect rifle-mounted aiming lights to engage targets. The ENVG-B can also be operated in a monocular configuration by moving one of the two individually rotating monoculars. The ENVG- B has a near infrared (NIR) emitting light source that provides illumination for close-up viewing. The ENVG-B mounts on current Soldier equipment, including the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), the Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) and Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS). The ENVG-B has a multi-point wireless interface to the FWS-I and Nett Warrior in order to support augmented reality requirements. The ENVG-B wirelessly operates with the FWS-I to provide Rapid Target Acquisition (RTA) capability. RTA is the capability to view the boresighted/zeroed weapon sight reticle in the ENVG- B display, enabling the Soldier to accurately engage targets without having to bring the weapon to eye level and without the use of active lasers, all while remaining in defilade.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 5cc0b2bb27aa923e53c1a5a035fe441c