An Investigation of Cockpit Lighting for Compatibility with Use of Night-Vision Goggles, AN/PVS-5

Abstract

Cockpit lighting in U. S. Army helicopters was investigated for compatibility with use of night-vision goggles, AN/PVS-5. Instrument-lighting systems in existing Army helicopters, e.g., eyebrow lighting, post lighting, are not suitable for use with night-vision goggles. A comparatively simple flood- lighting system can provide suitable lighting in the cockpit of existing helicopters for reading instruments with night-vision goggles. The most suitable instrument-lighting system for use with the goggles is integral instrument lighting; however, indicator lights need to be modified so they are compatible with the goggles. Methods were investigated for instantaneously refocusing the goggles inside the cockpit. Luminance levels compatible for use with night- vision goggles are stated in photometric terms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA029212

Entities

People

  • Harry R. Stowell

Organizations

  • Human Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Aircraft
  • Brightness
  • Candles
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Helicopters
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Indicator Lights
  • Indicators
  • Instrument Dials
  • Instrument Panels
  • Luminance
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Pilots
  • Night Vision
  • Power Supplies

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).