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    This document discusses the history and development of night vision devices (NVD) from World War 2 to modern times. It outlines the 4 generations of NVD technology, with each generation showing improvements in image quality and tube lifespan. Generation 1 devices from the 1960s used image intensification of natural light, while Generation 2 in the 1970s introduced microchannel plate electron multipliers. Generation 3 from the 1980s had substantially longer tube lifespan than Generation 2. Currently, Generation 4 provides less noise than Generation 3 but has a shorter life. The document also notes that while early NVD focused on military use, commercial applications in areas like law enforcement, hunting and security have grown since the 1980s.

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    DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

    Submitted to Mrs. Rati Saluja

    Submitted By ANKIT MISHRA 0936040004 V th SEM, ME

    YEAR:2011

    Can you see in dark?

    The answer is most definitely yes. with the proper night -vision equipment,you can see a person standing over 200 yards (183 m) away on a moonless, cloudy night. Ability to see in dark night.

    The first night vision devices (NVD) were created during WWII. Pre 1940s: Flares and spot lights were used for operations at night. Functioned by placing an infrared filter over a searchlight.

    A tank from World War II equipped with a search light used for night combat.

    Thermal imaging Image enhancement

    The screen was purposefully colored green due to the scientific fact that the human eye can differentiate more shades of green that any other color

    The starlight scopes of the 1960s have three image intensifier tubes connected in a series. During this time period the first Generation of NVD began using intensified natural lighting. The power of Generation 1 NVD was put to the test in the Vietnam War.

    The micro channel plate (MCP) electron multiplier prompted Generation 2 development in the 1970s.

    These thermal imagers were expensive, so in 1973 scientists created a common module that made it less expensive, and more ideal for military use. The generation 2 NVD were first put to the test by US forces in the early 1990s during Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait.

    The currently generations of NVS are generations 3 and 4. Generation 3 is much like generation 2 except for it has a substantially longer life, as well as more defined images. Generation 4 has less noise than generation 3, however it has shorter life.

    Here is a chart comparing the life in hours of the intensification tube for generations 1-3

    Generation 1 2,000 hours

    Generation 2 2,500- 4,000 hours

    Generation 3 10,000 hours

    Development of NVD up until the 1980s was completely focused around military purposes. In the 80s, companies in the US and Europe took NVT and found ways to improve everyday civilian life.

    There are many practical everyday uses for NVD, some of which are: Law Enforcement Hunting Wildlife observation

    Security
    Navigation Hidden-Object detection

    Entertainment

    In conclusion I believe that is wonderful how something originally designed for destruction, can now help people on an every-day basis. This is truly amazing technology.

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