Search Effectiveness with the Starlight Scope and 7 X 50 Binoculars

Search Effectiveness with the Starlight Scope and 7 X 50 Binoculars
Author: John Patrick Farrell
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Total Pages: 48
Release: 1970
Genre: Binoculars
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The night operations program is concerned with problems in optimizing human performance in relation to night vision devices and related sensors. To further this research, experimentation has been directed toward enhancement of the performance of the combat soldier in night operations. The report describes an experimental evaluation or four passive night vision devices, and presents results of the assessment of operator performance with these devices in target detection and search tasks. Subjects were required to detect targets (soldiers or aggressor type silhouettes) presented in two modes. Responses were recorded electronically. Data obtained were analyzed to determine performance effectiveness with the two subject devices and the effects were studied of illumination (starlight, half moon, full moon), distance (50 - 300 meters), target mode (moving vs stationary), target exposure time (10, 20, 30 and 90 seconds), and their interactions on search performance.

Report

Report
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Total Pages: 540
Release: 1969
Genre: Medicine
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Search Effectiveness with Passive Night Vision Devices

Search Effectiveness with Passive Night Vision Devices
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Total Pages: 105
Release: 1970
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Performance with four devices was evaluated in the experimental procedure: the Miniscope (MINI), Starlight Scope (SS), Crew-Served Weapon Night Vision Sight (CSWS), and the Night Observation Device, Medium Range (NOD). At a rate of nine per night, 123 operators were tested under three varied ambient illumination levels in the search and detection of 72 targets which differed in type, contrast, and mode and which were stationed at a distance of 100 to 1200 meters. Detection responses and search behavior were recorded on magnetic tape for data analysis.

Improved Search Techniques with Passive Night Vision Devices

Improved Search Techniques with Passive Night Vision Devices
Author: James Huber Banks
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Total Pages: 52
Release: 1971
Genre: Night fighting (Military science)
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The Night Operations Program is concerned with problems in optimizing human performance in relation to night vision devices and related sensors. In the furtherance of this research, studies are being conducted with passive night vision devices. Passive night vision devices developed for the Army have greatly increased night observation and target acquisition capabilities. Effectiveness of these devices, however, is highly dependent upon how and under what conditions they are used. The present study sought to determine whether new search techniques and procedures could increase the effectiveness of soldiers using passive night vision devices. The subjects (54 operators) using the Starlight Scope (SS) or the Night Observation Device, Medium Range (NOD) were given specialized search training and their training performance was compared with another group previously tested under the same conditions but without special training on search method and pattern.

Night Vision Goggle Research and Training Issues for Ground Forces, a Literature Review

Night Vision Goggle Research and Training Issues for Ground Forces, a Literature Review
Author: Jean L. Dyer
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Total Pages: 76
Release: 1998
Genre: Night vision devices
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A review of the night vision goggle (NVG) literature published over a 30-year period was conducted to identify NVG training issues that should be addressed to enhance the performance of ground forces. First-, second-, and third-generation image intensification devices are covered. Although the focus is on ground forces, research that addressed aviation issues is also included. The review documents bow soldier performance has improved from advancements in image intensification technology as well as from concerted efforts to address some long-standing training problems. Training research and development issues identified are: determining techniques to train soldiers on NVG technology and its application to night tasks, how to train soldiers to integrate NVGs with other equipment, training to enhance distance estimation abilities of soldiers when using NVGs, and training to improve mounted and dismounted navigation skills with NVGs. Attention must also be paid to developing training techniques that will enable soldiers to overcome the learning plateaus and human factors problems with NVGs so they become truly skilled at night with NVGs.