December 30,2024By:Innova OpticsView:133
1. Purpose and scenarios of use
Civilian night vision goggles
Mainly used for non-combat related activities, such as outdoor adventures, to help explorers observe wild animals, find paths, identify terrain, etc. at night; in the field of civilian security, they are used to monitor the situation around homes, warehouses, farms and other places to check for illegal intrusions or abnormal activities; in some special hobby activities, such as stargazing, to assist in better observing the starry sky in darker environments.
Usually the use scenario is relatively safe and peaceful, and the environment is relatively fixed and predictable, such as use in private territory or outdoor areas with certain security guarantees.
Military night vision goggles
Used in military operations and national defense security related scenarios, including battlefield reconnaissance, allowing soldiers to observe the deployment, equipment, personnel movements, etc. of enemy forces at night; in night patrol missions, timely discover potential threats around borders and military bases; in special operations, provide special forces with covert observation and combat capabilities, such as in raids, hostage rescue and other operations.
Military use scenarios are complex, changeable and dangerous, and may face enemy fire threats, complex terrain (such as mountains, jungles, deserts, swamps, etc.) and harsh climatic conditions (such as heavy rain, blizzards, sandstorms, etc.).
2. Operation and convenience
Civilian night vision goggles
The operation is relatively simple, and the design focuses on user-friendliness. Usually, only simple adjustments are required, such as brightness adjustment, focus adjustment and other basic operations, to start using. The function buttons of many civilian night vision goggles are clearly laid out and easy to use. Even ordinary users without professional knowledge can quickly master the use method.
Some civilian night vision devices also have some auxiliary functions, such as simple photo or video functions. The operation of these functions is also relatively intuitive, mainly to facilitate users to record the observed situation.
Military night vision devices
Although the convenience of operation is constantly improving, due to the complexity of functions, the operation is still relatively complicated compared to civilian products. Soldiers need to undergo certain training to master their use. For example, some military night vision devices have switching of multiple observation modes (such as low light, infrared, thermal imaging, etc.), as well as linkage functions with weapon systems, complex ranging and positioning functions, etc.
In order to adapt to the rapid changes in the battlefield environment, the operation design of military night vision devices pays more attention to efficiency and practicality. They can be quickly started, adjusted and put into use in an emergency. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider the operation of wearing gloves, and the design of buttons should be convenient for operation under such conditions.
3. Imaging effect and detection distance
Civilian night vision devices
The imaging effect can meet general observation needs. In low-light night vision devices, for situations with certain ambient light (such as moonlight and starlight), relatively clear images can be provided to help users see the general outline and basic features of the target object. However, in completely dark or weak light environments, the image quality may drop significantly.
For detection distance, civilian night vision devices are generally used for close-range observation, such as security monitoring, which may cover a range of tens of meters, and outdoor animal observation, which is generally effective within a few hundred meters, and the performance in complex environments (such as dense fog and heavy rain) will be greatly affected.
Military night vision devices
High imaging quality requirements, able to provide clear, detailed images at long distances. In reconnaissance missions, even if the target is far away, it is necessary to be able to distinguish detailed information such as the model of weapons and equipment, the movements of personnel, etc. And good imaging performance must be maintained under various lighting conditions, including completely dark environments.
Long detection distance, some military night vision equipment can detect large targets up to several kilometers, and can still maintain good performance in harsh environments, such as rain, fog, sand and dust weather conditions, through special technologies (such as thermal imaging penetration ability) can still effectively observe the target.
4. Durability and product maintenance
Civilian night vision devices
Generally used in normal daily environments, the durability requirements are relatively low. If a fault occurs during use, it is usually relatively convenient to contact after-sales service for repair or replacement. Its service life is generally measured according to the standards of ordinary consumer goods, which may be around several years, depending on the frequency of use and maintenance.
Maintenance is mainly simple cleaning, moisture-proof and other basic operations, as well as regular inspection of components such as batteries, and the professional requirements for technical maintenance are not high.
Military night vision devices
Must be able to withstand extremely harsh environments and high-intensity use. On the battlefield, it may be subject to severe vibrations, collisions, sand and dust intrusion, flooding, etc. Therefore, its shell is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials, and the internal electronic components and optical components are also specially reinforced and protected to ensure that they can work normally under these harsh conditions.
The military usually has a strict equipment maintenance system, including regular inspections, maintenance and repairs. Maintenance personnel need to have professional technical knowledge and maintenance tools to quickly repair night vision devices in the field or base environment to ensure the continued availability of the equipment. Its service life is generally much longer than that of civilian products, and it may continue to play a certain role after being refurbished after retirement.
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