Performance history of AN/PVS-5 and ANVIS image intensification systems in U.S. Army aviation

William Earl McLean; Clarence E. Rash; B. Joseph McEntire; Malcolm G. Braithwaite; John C. Mora

doi:10.1117/12.276647

18 June 1997 Performance history of AN/PVS-5 and ANVIS image intensification systems in U.S. Army aviation

William Earl McLean, Clarence E. Rash, B. Joseph McEntire, Malcolm G. Braithwaite, John C. Mora

Proceedings Volume 3058, Head-Mounted Displays II; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276647
Event: AeroSense '97, 1997, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

In 1973, the Development of the Army adopted night vision devices for use in aviation. Known as the AN/PVS-5 night vision goggle (NVG), these devices, which are based on the principle of image intensification (I²), have become the mainstay for the aviator's capability to operate during periods of low illumination, i.e., at night. In the 2 years that have followed, a number of engineering the advancements have improved greatly the performance of these devices. The current version, using third generation I² technology, is known as the Aviator's Night Vision Imaging Systems (ANVIS). The performances histories of NVGs and ANVIS are presented with an emphasis on visual and biodynamic issues which have, and do, affect aviator mission effectiveness and safety.

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William Earl McLean, Clarence E. Rash, B. Joseph McEntire, Malcolm G. Braithwaite, and John C. Mora "Performance history of AN/PVS-5 and ANVIS image intensification systems in U.S. Army aviation", Proc. SPIE 3058, Head-Mounted Displays II, (18 June 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276647

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