Next Generation Night Vision Imaging Technology (Special Operations Command)
Abstract
This comparative test project will evaluate cutting edge low-light camera technology for applications in next generation Special Operations Forces Ground Mobility Visual Augmentation Systems. These image fusion components will be integrated into handheld, headworn and weapon-mounted visual-augmentation systems. The technology will exploit next generation systems electronic images that will be processed for image enhancement, target identification and image fusion, which cannot be performed with analog image tubes. The primary outputs and efficiencies are as follows: Demonstrate improvement in resolution from the current state of 40 line pairs/ millimeter (lp/mm) to a minimum of 50 lp/mm; reduce power consumption from three watts to 1.5 watts or less; increase low light sensitivity; increase the detection and identification ranges; and provide better security. The RDT&E cost avoidance is $1.000 million and procurement cost avoidance is $0.500 million. Completion date is August 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 84ad757e38b97f6c0169da8fcc073c23