Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,907,198,296 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

night vision device
(redirected from Night observation device)

    Also found in: Acronyms, Wikipedia 0.02 sec.
Any electro-optical device that is used to detect visible and infrared energy and provide a visible image. Night vision goggles, forward-looking infrared, thermal sights, and low-light level television are night vision devices. Also called NVD. See also forward-looking infrared; night vision goggles(s).
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
Army armor and infantry scout platoons with a long-range reconnaissance and surveillance sensor system whose capability is significantly enhanced when compared to the previously fielded AN/TAS6, Night Observation Device, Long Range (NODLR).
Sensing beyond the visible: combat-enabling technologies increase ... by McNair, Fritzgerald / Defense AT & L
As a result, night observation devices are mostly ineffective under the canopy.
Intelligence Operations in a Jungle Environment--Lessons Learned by Ward, Major Darryl E. / Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin
Unlike image intensified night observation devices, the HelmetIR incorporates an amorphous silicon microbolometer, which allows viewers to see through total darkness, battlefield obscurants, and even foliage.
eMagin Supplies OLED Display for Night Vision Equipment Co.'s New ... by Business Wire
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.