Laboratory Assessment of the AN/PVS-5 Night Vision Goggle
Abstract
Laboratory assessment of the AN/PVS-5 Night Vision Goggle was conducted. Visual fields, goggle infrared source, useable range, and detectability of targets with the goggle were measured. Illumination levels of -5.4 and -6.22 log foot candles were adequate for 90 percent detection of 0.14 and 0.07 acuity targets respectively. Calculations of distances at which various surface and airborne targets subtended comparable visual angles and tables of natural brightness conditions are presented to permit translation of laboratory values into field conditions. While further field evaluation is anticipated, the laboratory assessment indicates that the goggle can significantly facilitate aircrew night visual performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA011053
Entities
People
- Gloria T. Chisum
- Phyllis E. Morway
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster