Night Vision and Night Vision Goggles

Abstract

Night Vision Goggles (NVG) do not turn night into day. In fact, they have limited performance capability. This articles addresses the rationale for low light operations, how NVGs work, and various NVG limitations. Knowledge of the NVG performance envelope, inherent NVG limitations, effects of human vision deficiencies, and factors of self-imposed stress, constitute the formula for determining safe maneuver limits. The article concludes with recommendations to improve NVG use and affirms that NVG are safe for helicopter operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA241057

Entities

People

  • Thomas W. Oldham

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Doctrine
  • Flight
  • Medical Personnel
  • Night Flight
  • Night Vision
  • Perception
  • Peripheral Vision
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • Visual Acuity
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design