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Panoramic Night Vision Goggle Flight Test Results.

ADA400128

Publication Date	1999
Personal Author	Franck, D. L.; Geiselman, E. E.; Craig, J. L.
Page Count	10
Abstract	The Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (PNVG) has begun operational test and evaluation with its 100-degree horizontal by 40-degree vertical field of view (FOV) on different aircraft and at different locations. Two configurations of the PNVG are being evaluated. The first configuration design (PNVG I) is very low in profile and fits underneath a visor. PNVG I can be retained by the pilot during ejection. This configuration is interchangeable with a day helmet mounted tracker and display through a standard universal connector. The second configuration (PNVG II) resembles the currently fielded 40-degree circular FOV Aviator Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) and is designed for non-ejection seat aircraft and ground applications. Pilots completed subjective questionnaires after each flight to compare the capability of the 100-degree horizontal by 40-degree vertical PNVG to the 40-degree circular ANVIS across different operational tasks. This paper discusses current findings and pilot feedback from the flight trials Objectives of the next phase of the PNVG program are also discussed.
Keywords	Night vision devices Goggles Flight testing Aircraft Operational effectiveness Mounts Aviation goggles Helmet mounted displays Image intensifiers(Electronics) Panoramic equipment PNVG(Panoramic Night Vision Goggle) Anvis(Aviator night vision imaging system)
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
Corporate Authors	Air Force Research Lab., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Human Effectiveness Directorate.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Proceedings rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200215

Panoramic Night Vision Goggle Flight Test Results.

Panoramic Night Vision Goggle Flight Test Results.
ADA400128

Publication Date	1999
Personal Author	Franck, D. L.; Geiselman, E. E.; Craig, J. L.
Page Count	10
Abstract	The Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (PNVG) has begun operational test and evaluation with its 100-degree horizontal by 40-degree vertical field of view (FOV) on different aircraft and at different locations. Two configurations of the PNVG are being evaluated. The first configuration design (PNVG I) is very low in profile and fits underneath a visor. PNVG I can be retained by the pilot during ejection. This configuration is interchangeable with a day helmet mounted tracker and display through a standard universal connector. The second configuration (PNVG II) resembles the currently fielded 40-degree circular FOV Aviator Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) and is designed for non-ejection seat aircraft and ground applications. Pilots completed subjective questionnaires after each flight to compare the capability of the 100-degree horizontal by 40-degree vertical PNVG to the 40-degree circular ANVIS across different operational tasks. This paper discusses current findings and pilot feedback from the flight trials Objectives of the next phase of the PNVG program are also discussed.
Keywords	Night vision devices Goggles Flight testing Aircraft Operational effectiveness Mounts Aviation goggles Helmet mounted displays Image intensifiers(Electronics) Panoramic equipment PNVG(Panoramic Night Vision Goggle) Anvis(Aviator night vision imaging system)
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
Corporate Authors	Air Force Research Lab., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Human Effectiveness Directorate.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Proceedings rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200215