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.
Panoramic Night Vision Goggle Flight Test Results
1999
10 pages
Report
No indication
English
Infrared & Ultraviolet Detection , Protective Equipment , 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)
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