NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONS Night Operations

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNight
Operations
Depth Perception Height and Distance Visual
Acuity Terrain Features
Obstacles Night Vision Techniques
Effective Night Operations
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAnatomy of
the Eye
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSTypes of
Vision
PHOTOPIC
DAYLIGHT HOURS
MESOPIC
DAWN, DUSK, MID-LIGHT
SCOTOPIC
DAYLIGHT HOURS
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSSelf-Impose
d Stresses

• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Fatigue
• Nutrition
• Physical Condition
• Sleep

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSNight
Vision Scanning Techniques
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDepth
Perception
The quality of seeing objects as three-dimensional
solids in space.
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDistance
Estimation/Depth Perception
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSSources of
Ambient Light

• The Moon
• Background Lighting
• Artificial Lights
• Solar Lights
• Lasers

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSWhat are
Night Vision Goggles
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.
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAdvantages
Better view of the surrounding area and object
identification at night
NVGs make it possible to
Read Patrol Provide medical aid Drive Walk Observe
the enemy
At night without the help of lights
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDisadvantag
es

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSInfrared
Illuminator
The IR (INFRARED) ILLUMINATOR makes the NVG an
active system capable of being detected by THE
THREAT.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSGeneral
Characteristics

• Single-color Viewing
• Monochromatic Adaptation
• Dark Adaptation
• Spatial Disorientation

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSTube
Defects

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-5
SERIES NVG

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-5
SERIES NVG

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-5
SERIES NVG

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7A
SERIES NVG

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7A
SERIES NVG

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7B
SERIES NVG

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSAN/PVS-7B
SERIES NVG

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSEffects of
Light

• Vehicle Lighting
• Instrument Lighting
• Lasers
• Artificial Lights
• Ambient Light Level

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSHazard
Range Limitation GraphGround Speed limitations

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriver
Preparation

• 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.

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriving
with Goggles

• 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
• Speed Discipline
• Communication
• Assistant Operator Responsibilities

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NIGHT VISION GOGGLE DRIVING OPERATIONSDriving
With The NVG

• 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 headlights
• on (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 !!!
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