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NIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGYNIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGY
BY
DEEPIKA.G.D
1DB05IS015
DBIT
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NIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGYNIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGY
IntroductionTypes of NVTThermal Imaging Image EnhancementPerformance AttributesTechnical characteristicsEquipmentsApplicationsConclusionReferences
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IntroductionNVT allows us to see in the darkOriginally developed for military useNow used for site security, surveillance
as well as search and rescueEvolved from bulky optical instruments
in lightweight goggles through the advancement of image intensification technology.
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Types of night visionCategorized by generationsEach substantial change NVT
establishes a new generationCategorized into: Generation-0 Generation-1 Generation-2 Generation-3 Generation-4
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Generation-0 Created by US Army Uses active infrared A projection unit called IR illuminator
is attached Full moon operation Use anode in conjunction with cathode
to accelerate the electrons Problems –acceleration causes distortion of image as well as reduction of life of the tube Also, it was quickly duplicated by the
hostile nations
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Figure illustrates Generation 1 Night vision technology.
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Generation-1 (1960’s)
Uses passive infrared Uses ambient light provided by the moon
and the stars Don’t require a source of projected infrared
light Don’t work well on cloudy or moonless
nights One quarter moon operation Uses same image-intensifier tube
technology as Generation-0 Same problems as faced by the Generation-
0
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Figure illustrates Generation 2 Night vision technology.
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Generation-2 (1970’s)
Offer improved resolution and performance over Generation-1 devices
Considerably more reliableAble to see in extreme low light
conditions due to the addition of microchannel plate(MCP) to the image-intensifier tube
The images are less distorted and brighter
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Generation-3 (1990’s)
Currently used by the US ArmyBetter resolution and sensitivityPhotocathode is made up of Gallium
ArsenideMCP is coated with an ion barrierTube life is increased
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Generation-4 (2000’s)
Known as “filmless and gated” technology
Shows significant improvement in both high- and low-level light environments
No ion barrier in MCPResponds quickly to different lightning
conditionsReduced background noiseEnhances signal to noise ratio Images are less distorted and brighter
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Thermal imaging
This technology operates by capturing upper portion of the infrared light spectrum, which is emitted as heat
Hotter objects emit more of this light than the cooler objects
These elements then create a thermogram
Thermogram electric pulses display data
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The basic components of a Thermal-imaging system
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Thermal imaging
Thermal imaging lets you see again.
It is quite easy to see everythingduring the day...
...but at night, you can seevery little.
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Thermal imaging devices
Two types: 1. Uncooled.
2. Cryogenically cooled.
Great for detecting people or working in near-absolute darkness
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Image Enhancement
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Image Enhancement It is also known as Image intensification Relies on image intensifier tube to collect
an amplify infrared and visible light Lens captures the light which is then sent
to image intensifier tube It has photocathode that converts photons
into electrons When electrons pass through MCP ,more
electrons are presented This causes chain reaction where atoms
are released Electrons reach phosphor screen and
photons are released Those phosphor create green image
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Sensitivity (photo response)- tube’s ability to detect the available light
Signal- plays a key role in night vision’s performance
Resolution- ability to dissolve detail in the image
Performance Attributes
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Technical Characteristics
Textures, Light and Dark Depth Perception Fog and Rain HoneycombSpots
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Equipments
Three categories Scopes Goggles Cameras
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Scopes- monocular, handheld, better look at a specific object and then return to normal viewing conditions.
Goggles- binocular, handheld or worn, excellent for constant viewing
Cameras- send the image to a monitor for display or to a VCR for recording.
Equipments
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DARK INVADER Multi-purpose Pocketscope
DARK INVADER Night-vision Goggles 4501
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Stealth 301 Series Day/Night Video Camera
Camcorders are a fast-growing segment of the night-vision industry.
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Soldiers using
DARK INVADER night-vision Goggles.
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MilitaryLaw enforcementHuntingWild life observationSurveillanceSecurityNavigationHidden-object detectionEntertainment
Applications
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ConclusionsAlthough the term ``night vision''
currently encompasses three distinct technologies, it is the evolution of image intensification technology that first made devices practical and widely used.
Their success was the result of advancements in light amplification and resolution techniques.
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References
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/nightvision3.html http://www.nightvision.com/military/militaryhome.html http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~wilkins/writing/
Samples/shortmed/johnmedium/index.html http://www.atncorp.com/HowNightVisionWorks http://www.morovision.com/hownightvisionworks.htm http://www.alanaecology.com/acatalog/Introduction_to_
Nightvision.html
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