Performance characteristics of night vision goggles
performance characteristics
There are three important properties to judge its performance. They are: Sensitivity, Signal Conversion and Clarity. As a customer, you need to know these three characteristics in order to determine the performance level of the night vision system.
Its sensitivity, or image responsiveness, is the ability to detect light. It is usually measured in "uA/lm", (microamperes per lumen). ATN's advanced technology and workmanship enable us to provide customers with excellent sensitivity products. That's why many of our products do not come with standard IR illuminators. In many applications, lighting is not necessary. Our competitors put their products under infrared illuminators to obtain acceptable performance in low light conditions.
Signal conversion plays an important role in night vision system performance. ATN's channel board technology provides a powerful conversion capability for input and output signals. Just as high-end stereo equipment gives you high-quality sound, ATN night vision gives you a high-quality image without "noise output".
The third major factor to consider when deciding to buy a night vision goggle is the ability to see details in the images you see. ATN night vision devices have high-quality optics and the latest technology. Some of our competitors apply magnifying optics to their products corresponding to high resolution. But accordingly, vision is sacrificed. ATN has optional high magnification if you want it. This system does not require amplification to function effectively. Our technology offers a unique approach to creating the highest contrast on a phosphor screen, resulting in the highest product offering to consumers.
Features of night vision technology
Using enhanced night vision is different than using white light binoculars or your own eyes. Here's what you need to know about night vision when you're using an image-enhanced night vision system.
textures, light and dark
The surface of the object is relatively dark in daylight, but if it has a highly reflective surface, it may appear brighter than the day in the night vision device. For example, a glossy black jacket may appear brighter than a harsh, light-colored coat.
distance perception
At night, the eyes' normal sense of distance is lost.
fog and rain
Night vision devices are sensitive to ambient light, which can degrade performance due to fog or heavy rain that can reflect sunlight and cause more light to enter the night vision device.
honeycomb
This is the process it is manufactured to form a tiny hexagonal pattern.
blemishes
Night vision technology, by its very nature, also has some dark spots all over the image area. The points remain the same and should not increase in size or number. See the example image below, with black spots.
