Night Vision Basics

Helpful Infromation for NVG Developers

Introduction

If you are developing night vision or have interest in it, here are some resource we found immensely helpful with getting started. Researching about not only the technical aspects of night vision, but how different setups work will always make you a better developer. For more in depth overviews on electro optics, check out this page here.

All credits to the respective authors, make sure to give them the credit they deserve.

How Analog Night Vision Works

One of the best explanation of a rather technical topic by Gloom Group

Night Vision: How Does it Work?Gloom Group

Once you've learned how they work, here's more articles on different options.

Night Vision: Green Phosphor vs. White PhosphorGloom Group

Night Vision: Filmed vs Unfilmed TubesGloom Group

Night Vision: Single Tube vs Dual TubesGloom Group

Digital NVGs vs Analog

Another great write up by Gloom Group, and a great video by T-Rex arms.

Night Vision: Digital vs Analog, which is best?Gloom Group

(Source: T.REX ARMS YouTube.com)

(Source: T.REX ARMS YouTube.com)

Night Vision Setups

(Source: T.REX Arms YouTube.com)

(Source: Warrior Poet Society YouTube.com)

(Source: Garand Thumb YouTube.com)

Building Out Night Vision Devices

(Source: S2 Underground YouTube.com)

K9 Vision System - Devastra Tactical SolutionsDevastra Tactical Solutions

Product examples

Night Vision Goggles ArchivesTactical Night Vision Company