Night Sky Radiometric Measurements During Follow-on-Evaluation Testing of AN/PVS-7 (A, B) at Fort Benning, Georgia
Abstract
The characterization of the lighting conditions during field testing on night vision intensifier systems requires more information than can be obtained by a photometer. The Follow-on-Evaluation (FOE) testing of AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles at Fort Benning, GA (Oct 86-Dec 86) required a radiometric characterization of the nighttime spectral content in the region encompassing that of the generation two and generation three image intensifier photocathodes (400 to 920nm) used in the goggles. A night sky radiometer (NSR) measuring system was designed and fabricated by the Center for Night Vision and Electro- Optics for the purpose of characterizing the night sky spectral content during the FOE test. This report discusses the design features of the NSR, its measuring techniques, and the results of the night sky conditions during the FOE test at Fort Benning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA211273
Entities
People
- Raymond J. Stefanik