NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNight Operations
Depth Perception Height and Distance
Visual Acuity Terrain Features & Obstacles
Night Vision Techniques Effective Night Operations
NVG VGT-01
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAnatomy of the Eye
NVG VGT-02
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSTypes of Vision
NVG VGT-03
MESOPIC
PHOTOPIC
SCOTOPIC
DAYLIGHT HOURS
DAWN, DUSK, MID-LIGHT
DAYLIGHT HOURS
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSSelf-Imposed Stresses
NVG VGT-04
• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Fatigue
• Nutrition
• Physical Condition
• Sleep
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNight Vision Scanning Techniques
NVG VGT-05
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDepth Perception
NVG VGT-06
The quality of seeing objects as
three-dimensional solids in space.
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDistance Estimation/Depth Perception
NVG VGT-07
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSSources of Ambient Light
NVG VGT-08
• The Moon
• Background Lighting
• Artificial Lights
• Solar Lights
• Lasers
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSWhat are Night Vision Goggles
NVG VGT-09
Night Vision Goggles are devices that make an
object more visible during periods of low light
levels. Their performance is directly related to
the amount of light available, such as starlight
and moonlight.
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAdvantages
NVG VGT-10
Better view of the surrounding area and object identification at night
NVGs make it possible to:ReadPatrolProvide medical aidDriveWalkObserve the enemy
At night without the
help of lights
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDisadvantages
NVG VGT-11
Performance is reduced in rain, haze, fog, snow or smoke.
Visual acuity is reduced.
Limited field of view.
Reduced depth perception.
Overconfidence.
Focal range.
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSInfrared Illuminator
NVG VGT-12
The IR (INFRARED) ILLUMINATOR
makes the NVG an active system capable of being detected by
THE THREAT.
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSGeneral Characteristics
NVG VGT-13
• Single-color Viewing
• Monochromatic Adaptation
• Dark Adaptation
• Spatial Disorientation
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSTube Defects
NVG VGT-14
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-5 SERIES NVG
NVG VGT-15A1
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-5 SERIES NVG
NVG VGT-15A2
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-5 SERIES NVG
NVG VGT-15A3
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7A SERIES NVG
NVG VGT-15B1
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7A SERIES NVG
NVG VGT-15B2
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7B SERIES NVG
NVG VGT-15C1
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7B SERIES NVG
NVG VGT-15C2
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSEffects of Light
NVG VGT-16
• Vehicle Lighting
• Instrument Lighting
• Lasers
• Artificial Lights
• Ambient Light Level
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSHazard Range Limitation Graph
Ground Speed limitations
NVG VGT-17
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriver Preparation
NVG VGT-18
• Keep physically fit.
• Eat a well-balanced meal.
• Get adequate rest.
• Avoid self-medication.
• Avoid the use of tobacco and alcohol.
• Avoid bright lights after dark adaptation.
• Avoid bright sunlight during the day.
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriving with Goggles
NVG VGT-19
• Developed through continuous practice.• Awareness of NVG CAPABILITIES and LIMITATIONS
is KEY• EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
- Effects of oncoming headlights
- Tube failure while driving
- Vehicle breakdown procedures
- Low battery light indicator
i Speed Disciplinei Communicationi Assistant Operator Responsibilities
NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriving With The NVG
NVG VGT-20
Phase I:Drive a vehicle on a designated route in DAYLIGHT conditions.
Phase II:Drive a vehicle on a designated route at night with vehicle headlightson (without NVGs).
Phase III:• Perform pre-operational NVG procedures.• Perform vehicle PMCS (before OP) while wearing NVG.• Drive a designated route at night with NVGs.• Identify signs, route markings, ditches, etc.• Perform post-operational NVG procedures.• Perform vehicle PMCS (after OP) while wearing NVGs.
SAFETY FIRST !!!