Professional Course Module
T&E 4208 –  Night Vision Imaging System 
Evaluation Techniques
(3 Credits)

Course Description
   To perform an evaluation of a night vision imaging system (NVIS) requires knowledge of night vision goggles (NVGs), NVG-compatible interior and exterior lighting, and the integration of these components in the aircraft. To prepare for this task, the basic theory and human factors of NVIS are discussed, and the methods of testing the integrated system are explained in detail. Included are an NVG Lab, an NVIS Lighting Lab, an NVIS Test Equipment Lab and an NVIS Evaluation Setup Lab. This course provides the ground work for all other NVIS Evaluation Techniques modules.

Pre-requisites
   None

Texts and Reference Materials
   MIL-L-85762A
   MIL-STD-3009
   NTPS course notes and handouts

Anticipated Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the student will be familiar with:
   1. History, current capability and planned technological upgrades of NVGs
   2. Image intensification technology and NVG hardware design
   3. Human factors considerations associated with the integration of NVGs
   4. NVIS compatible interior and exterior lighting technology, design and methods
   5. Specification documents for NVGs and NVIS compatible lighting
   6. Flight mishaps involving the use of NVGs
   7. Integration of forward looking infrared (FLIR) and NVG sensors
   8. NVIS test equipment and utilization
   9. Techniques for evaluating a NVIS system (NVG's, NVIS lighting, and aircraft integration)