High quality night vision digital video is nowadays required for many observation, surveillance and targeting
applications, including several of the current soldier modernization programs. We present the performance increase that
is obtained when combining a state-of-the-art image intensifier with a low power consumption CMOS image sensor.
Based on the content of the video signal, the gating and gain of the image intensifier are optimized for best SNR. The
options of the interface with a separate laser in the application for range gated imaging are discussed.
The progress of the development of an 1 kW, 1 kHz XeCl laser is reported. The laser consists of a low loss gas circulation system, a corona-plasma cathode x-ray pre-ionizer, and a pre- pulse main-pulse excitation circuit generating long optical pulses. The performances of the pre-ionizer and the electrical circuit are described.
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