INTRODUCTION

NIGHT VISION DEVICES are Optical devices

which facilitate vision in scarcity of Light.

Images are produced even in

darkness
GOALS

> Low Light Vision

> Still Image Capture

Night vision is made possible by a
combination of two approaches :

> SUFFICIENT SPECTRAL RANGE.

> SUFFICIENT INTENSITY RANGE.

ENHANCED INTENSITY RANGE :

Enhanced intensity Range is achieved by :

> Image intensifier tube

> CCD (Charge coupled device)

•Generation 0
• Using a large infrared light
source
to illuminate targets
•“Sniperscope" or “Snooperscope",
were introduced by the US Army
DEVELOPMENT of NIGHT VISION DEVICES

GENERATION – I

> Needed Ambient light instead of using an

infrared light source

> Quite bulky

> Require moonlight to function properly

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF A DEVICE !

The Image - Intensifier tube changes photons to

electrons and back again.
GENERATION - II

> A much brighter image

> Utilizing micro-channel plate
> To increased illumination in low
ambient light
GENERATION - III

> Use a photocathode made with

gallium arsenide,

> The light amplification is also

improved
Night Vision System
Common applications for night vision
include :

> Military
> Hunting
> Wildlife observation
> Surveillance
> Security
> Navigation
> Hidden-object detection
> Entertainment
SURVEILLANCE :