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RAO BAHADUR Y.

MAHABALESWARAPPA ENGINEERING COLLEGE


DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
BALLARI- 583104

Technical Seminar
On
NIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGY

Presented by
APOORVA BINDU H M
(3VC21EC010)

Dr. Manasa K C Dr. Prabhavathi S Mr. Sudarshan Banakar


Guide HOD Co-ordinator
CONTENT
•Introduction
•Definition and Types of Night Vision Technology
•Methodology
•Generations
•Equipment
•Application
•Advantages
•Disadvantages
•Conclusion
•Futurescope
INTRODUCTION
• Night vision technology enhances visibility in low-light or dark environments
by amplifying available light or using infrared imaging.
• It plays a crucial role in improving surveillance, navigation, and operational
efficiency in low-light conditions
• It Enhances human or machine vision in darkness.
• Used in military, security, automotive, and wildlife observation.
DEFINITION AND TYPES
• Night vision technology enables visibility in low-light or no-light
conditions by utilizing various techniques.
•Types of Night Vision Technology:
•Image Intensification (I²): Amplifies available light (e.g., starlight,
moonlight).
•Infrared (IR) Illumination: Uses IR light and specialized cameras to see
in darkness.
•Thermal Imaging: Detects heat emitted by objects, working in complete
darkness.
METHODOLOGY
1. Object emits or reflects light: Objects emit or reflect small amounts of
light, even in low-light conditions.
2. Light is detected: Night vision devices detect this light using sensors or
image intensifiers.
3. Signal is amplified: The detected light signal is amplified to produce a
visible image.
4. Image is displayed: The amplified image is displayed on a screen or
viewed through an eyepiece.
GENERATIONS
Generation1:
The "starlight scopes" of the 1960's
(Vietnam Era) have three image intensifier
tubes connected in a series. These systems
are larger and heavier than Gen 2and Gen
3. The Gen 1 image is clear at the center
but may be distorted around the edges.

Generation2:
The micro channel plate (MCP) electron
multiplier prompted Gen 2 developed in the
1970s. The “gain” provided by the MCP
eliminated the need for back-to-back tubes
thereby improving size and image quality.
GENERATIONS

Generation3:
Two major advancements characterized
development of Gen 3 in the late 1970s
and early 1980s: the gallium arsenide
(GaAs) photocathode and the ion-barrier
film on the MCP. The GaAs photocathode
enabled detection of objects at greater
distances under much darker conditions
EQUIPMENT’S
Scopes :
Normally handheld or mounted on a
weapon, scopes are monocular (one
eye-piece). Since scopes are handheld,
not worn like goggles, they are good for
when you want to get a better look at a
specific object and then return to
normal viewing conditions Scopes: Monocle
Goggles :
While goggles can be hand held, they
are most often worn on the head.
Goggles are binocular (two eye-
pieces) and may have a single lens or
stereo lens, depending on the model.
Goggles are excellent for constant
viewing. Goggles: binocular
EQUIPMENT’S
Cameras :
Cameras with night-vision
technology can send the image to a
monitor for display or to a VCRfor
recording. When night-vision
capability is desired in a permanent
location, such as on a building or as
part of the equipment in a helicopter,
cameras are used. Many of the
newer camcorders have night vision
built right in.
Cameras: CCTV
APPLICATIONS
1. Military and Defense : Used for surveillance, navigation, targeting, and
combat operations in low-light conditions.
2. Aviation and Navigation : Used by pilots, sailors, and drivers to navigate
safely at night.
3. Search and Rescue Operations : Assists in locating missing persons in dark
or foggy environments.
4. Medical and Emergency Services : Helps paramedics and firefighters in
rescue missions during nighttime or in smoke-filled areas.
ADVANTAGES
1. Enhanced Low-Light Visibility : Enables clear vision in darkness, improving
situational awareness.
2. Wildlife Observation : Allows researchers and nature enthusiasts to observe
nocturnal animals without disturbance.
3. Safer Night Driving : Used in high-end vehicles and military transport for
improved visibility at night.
4. Increased Productivity : Night vision technology allows for continuous
operation, even in low-light conditions.
5. Search and Rescue Operations : Assists in finding missing persons in dark or
obscured environments.
DISADVANTAGES
1. Night vision devices are expensive.

2. Visibility can be affected by fog, smoke, or bright light sources, reducing


effectiveness.

3. Sudden exposure to bright light can damage night vision devices or cause
temporary blindness to the user.

4. Some advanced night vision devices are large and hard to carry or wear.

5. Performance can be affected by weather conditions such as heavy rain, snow,


or fog.
CONCLUSION
• The original purpose of night vision was to locate enemy targets at night. It is
still used extensively by the military for that purpose, as well as for navigation,
surveillance

• Police and security often use both thermal- imaging and image-enhancement
technology, particularly for surveillance.

• Detectives and private investigators use night vision to watch people they are
assigned to track.
FUTURESCOPE
1. Integration with Other Technologies: Night vision technology will be
integrated with other technologies, such as artificial intelligence and
augmented reality.
2. Improved Image Quality: Future night vision technology will have
improved image quality, with higher resolution and better contrast.
3. Increased Range and Depth: Night vision technology will have increased
range and depth, enabling users to see farther and more clearly.
4. Reduced Cost and Size: Night vision technology will become smaller,
lighter, and more affordable, making it more accessible to a wider range
of users.
REFERENCE
1.IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS,
VOL. 3, NO. 3, SEPTEMBER 2002, Development of Night-Vision System
Takayuki Tsuji, Hiroshi Hattori, Masahito Watanabe, and
NobuharuNagaoka
2.IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY, VOL. 53, NO. 6,
NOVEMBER 2004 Pedestrian Detection Using Stereo Night Vision Xia Liu
and Kikuo Fujimura
THANK YOU

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